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1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,488 mi
Last recorded76,488 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante22,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 CHC
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 76,488 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 76,368 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 75,777 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 75,764 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 75,764 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 75,905 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 75,511 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,864 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 May 2018 73,745 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 73,609 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 72,741 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 72,480 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 71,292 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 70,031 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 66,590 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 60,895 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,684 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2009 56,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,317 miles

Offside and Nearside front inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,107 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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1 CHC is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Blue with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 22,565 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 1 CHC, 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 37 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1 CHC registered?

1 CHC is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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