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KJD 224W

1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,669 mi
Last recorded2,669 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante37,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJD 224W
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 2,669 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 2,442 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 2,301 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 2,279 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 2,120 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 2,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 1,725 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 1,657 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 1,416 miles

o/s/r seat belt is slow to retract (helped back)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 715 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slight pitting

Pass 29 Jun 2009 526 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear seat belt webbing return spring's sligthly weak.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 331 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 98,699 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 95,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Volante?

Based on 4,674 MOT tests across 388 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 76
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 30
Stop lamp not working 29
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KJD 224W is a 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 37,434 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Volante fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 76 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJD 224W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Volante typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KJD 224W registered?

KJD 224W is a 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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