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R1 HWR

2008 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,313 mi
Last recorded64,313 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Volante31,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 HWR
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 64,313 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 63,392 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 63,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 61,632 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 57,274 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 51,836 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 51,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all tyres cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2020 49,966 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 49,965 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 48,167 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,202 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,655 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,989 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 37,014 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 13 Oct 2015 37,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Oct 2014 31,803 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 26,160 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 26,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 21,344 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 15,949 miles

nearside front tyre wearing bald on outside edge

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

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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R1 HWR is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 31,803 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 R1 HWR, 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 18 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R1 HWR registered?

R1 HWR is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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