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VOI 5225

1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

12,062 mi
Last recorded12,062 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante43,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOI 5225
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 12,062 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 11,571 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 11,310 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 10,958 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 10,538 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 10,359 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 9,693 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 9,383 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 8,720 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 8,389 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 8,389 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 7,951 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 7,737 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 6,718 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 6,087 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 5,890 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 5,558 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 4,809 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 3,811 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has slight cracks on side walls

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks on side walls

offside front tyre has slight cracks on side walls

offside rear tyre has slight cracks on side walls

Fail 26 Jul 2007 3,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has slight cracks on side walls

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks on side walls

offside front tyre has slight cracks on side walls

offside rear tyre has slight cracks on side walls

Fail 27 Jul 2006 48,429 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 3,048 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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VOI 5225 is a 1979 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 86.4%.

Across all 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 43,737 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VOI 5225, 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 47 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VOI 5225 registered?

VOI 5225 is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 18 May 1979.

Is VOI 5225 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOI 5225 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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