1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante 5.3L Petrol · 968 ASM
1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (5.3L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 1979. Recorded mileage 87,072 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- ASTON MARTIN V8 VOLANTE
- Year / Origin
- 1979
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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968 ASM Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 87,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
968 ASM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (968 ASM) between January 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
968 ASM Mileage History
- 19/01/200784,711 mi
- 02/02/200884,891 mi+180 mi
- 20/07/201784,939 mi+48 mi
- 12/07/201885,211 mi+272 mi
- 12/07/201885,211 mi
- 15/07/201985,224 mi+13 mi
- 16/07/202185,458 mi+234 mi
- 25/06/202486,156 mi+698 mi
- 23/07/202586,776 mi+620 mi
- 14/07/202687,072 mi+296 mi
Average of roughly 121 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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