Aston Martin V8 Volante
From 457 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, stop lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 8 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 5 |
| stop lamps all missing or inoperative | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 100% | - |
Typical mileage
Half of all V8 Volantes tested had between 24,593 and 73,397 miles on the clock.
At 61,855 median miles, the V8 Volante has 0.014 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Aston Martin models
| Aston Martin Vantage | 95.1% |
| Aston Martin Db9 | 92.7% |
| Aston Martin Db11 | 96.7% |
| Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 92.9% |
| Aston Martin Dbs | 97.1% |
Common questions
What is the Aston Martin V8 Volante MOT pass rate?
The Aston Martin V8 Volante has a 91.2% MOT pass rate based on 457 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Aston Martin V8 Volante?
The most common MOT failure on the Aston Martin V8 Volante is an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Aston Martin V8 Volante at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Aston Martin V8 Volante is 61,855 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,593 and 73,397 miles.
Buying a used V8 Volante?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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