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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Aston Martin V8 Volante. Check any V8 Volante by registration number below.

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94.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.0%

vs Aston Martin Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Aston Martin V8 Volante — MOT Reliability Overview

The Aston Martin V8 Volante has an average MOT pass rate of 94.6%, which is 1.0 percentage points above the Aston Martin brand average of 93.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the V8 Volante is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Aston Martin V8 Volante, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Aston Martin V8 Volante performs at MOT across different model years.

1989

Based on 81 vehicles

95.1%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1988

Based on 64 vehicles

90.6%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

12.8%

1987

Based on 138 vehicles

97.8%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1986

Based on 36 vehicles

97.2%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1985

Based on 36 vehicles

97.2%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 170 vehicles

90.0%Excellent
Aston Martin average: 93.7%
Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

Other Aston Martin Models

Compare MOT reliability across Aston Martin models.

Aston Martin DB7

86.9% pass rate

Aston Martin Vanquish

92.6% pass rate

Aston Martin Vantage

94.2% pass rate

Aston Martin DB6

94.1% pass rate

Aston Martin Vantage V8 Roadster Auto

99.2% pass rate

Aston Martin Rapide

88.0% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Aston Martin V8 Volante

Aston Martin V8 Volante — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Aston Martin V8 Volante MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Aston Martin V8 Volante?
The average MOT pass rate for the Aston Martin V8 Volante is 94.6% compared to the Aston Martin average of 93.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Aston Martin V8 Volante?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Aston Martin V8 Volante reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.6%, the Aston Martin V8 Volante is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Aston Martin V8 Volante?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Aston Martin V8 Volante?
Typical mileage for the Aston Martin V8 Volante: 40,028 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used V8 Volante to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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