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7 OV

1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Green Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,032 mi
Last recorded45,032 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante30,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 OV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 45,032 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 44,854 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 44,201 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 43,912 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 43,875 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 42,122 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 41,938 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 41,615 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 39,816 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 35,224 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 32,981 miles

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o/s rack inner joint slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,646 miles

slight play in offside steering rack arm joint

Pass 13 Mar 2010 29,128 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 26,545 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,385 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 24,152 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 24,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,115 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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7 OV is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante in Green with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 30,255 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 7 OV, 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 38 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Volante is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 7 OV registered?

7 OV is a 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 20 July 1988.

Is 7 OV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 OV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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