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VOL 7K

1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante

Blue Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,897 mi
Last recorded9,897 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante43,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOL 7K
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Volante
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2021 9,897 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 2,686 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 2,080 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox oil seepage

oil seepage

Pass 29 Sep 2016 1,648 miles

N/S/F Door button sticking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 1,488 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 1,225 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,985 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 99,058 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 98,622 miles

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 97,244 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 95,285 miles

slight play in offside and nearside front lower ball joints

Pass 7 Mar 2008 93,757 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 91,526 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 89,636 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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VOL 7K is a 1979 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 100%.

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 VOL 7K, 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.

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VOL 7K is a 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante, first registered on 14 March 1979.

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