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YYH 72

1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,961 mi
Last recorded96,961 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante48,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYH 72
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 96,961 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2017 96,455 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 95,132 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 94,992 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 93,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 93,805 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyre's perished

fuel caps dont open

steering rack leaking

Fail 20 Apr 2013 93,279 miles

All tyres perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 93,279 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 7 Apr 2012 92,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 tyre's perished

steering colunm slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2011 92,089 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 91,283 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight blow from n/s/f exhaust joint

Pass 7 Mar 2009 89,661 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play n/s track rod end

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

small split in outer wall o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2008 88,562 miles

slight play in steering rack

slight play in n/s lower ball joint

Pass 10 Mar 2007 86,876 miles

corrosion around rear coil spring top mounts

o/s/r indicator slightly dull

oil leak from rear of g`box/prop

slight leak from o/s downpipe

slight play in both lower ball joints

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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YYH 72 is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YYH 72, 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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YYH 72 is a 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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