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SN08 AWR

2008 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,257 mi
Last recorded62,257 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Volante31,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 AWR
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 62,257 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 61,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 61,115 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 60,871 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 60,714 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 60,713 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 60,073 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 59,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 58,153 miles

Nearside Front tyre shows cuts to its outer wall

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 57,259 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 52,863 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 52,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative incomplete (1.7.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,029 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 47,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,510 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 29,548 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 22,777 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near/side front tyre cracking at main tread area

off/side front tyre cracking at main tread area

Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,670 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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SN08 AWR is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SN08 AWR, 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 SN08 AWR registered?

SN08 AWR is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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