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V121 KAV

2008 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,159 mi
Last recorded50,159 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Aston Martin V8 Volante31,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV121 KAV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 50,159 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2024 49,947 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 49,645 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 49,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 49,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 49,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 48,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 47,110 miles

Nearside Front washer jet weak spray

Pass 25 Sep 2019 44,530 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 21 Sep 2019 44,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick parking brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps P.R.S started working during test, suspect deteriorated bulb or connection (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

offside & nearside headlamp cleaning device not working

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp & written message indicate a fault

Pass 13 Nov 2018 42,440 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 40,050 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 39,050 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 39,048 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored & lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 34,596 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 29,461 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 29,461 miles

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

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

Petrol flap intermittentley not opening.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 24,956 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 24,954 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 19,593 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 16,391 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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V121 KAV is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V121 KAV, 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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V121 KAV is a 2008 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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