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OUF 629W

1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,090 mi
Last recorded15,090 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante48,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUF 629W
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 15,090 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 13,738 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 13,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 13,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 13,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 13,313 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 13,091 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 11,236 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 10,702 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 9,815 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 8,775 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

all 4 tyres perrished inbetween tread

o/s front suspension bump stop missing

o/s rear lower shock absorber bush perrished & split

slight travel on parking brake

Fail 7 Nov 2013 8,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

all 4 tyres perrished inbetween tread

o/s front suspension bump stop missing

o/s rear lower shock absorber bush perrished & split

slight travel on parking brake

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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OUF 629W is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 48,659 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 OUF 629W, 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 46 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 OUF 629W registered?

OUF 629W is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 17 September 1980.

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The MOT history for OUF 629W shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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