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POW 19

1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,192 mi
Last recorded35,192 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante22,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOW 19
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 35,192 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 34,708 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 34,292 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 34,196 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 33,939 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 33,735 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,513 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,334 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 33,334 miles

All position lamps not working All front and rears (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,032 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 32,518 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,333 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,063 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,890 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,371 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,246 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,512 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,263 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,245 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,243 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 25,981 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 25,967 miles

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

right hand front seat belt rough operation

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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POW 19 is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 22,565 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 POW 19, 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 37 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was POW 19 registered?

POW 19 is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 20 December 1989.

Is POW 19 safe to buy?

The MOT history for POW 19 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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