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SBN 2

1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Brown Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,536 mi
Last recorded51,536 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante48,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBN 2
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 51,536 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 50,561 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 48,318 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 45,395 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 45,392 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 43,701 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 43,701 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 40,665 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 33,745 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 28,913 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 25,796 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 21,970 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 19,167 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 15,896 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 12,584 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 12,584 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 8,131 miles

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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SBN 2 is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Brown with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SBN 2, 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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SBN 2 is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 11 April 1980.

Is SBN 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBN 2 shows 18 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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