1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante 5.3L Petrol · E168 KDP
1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (5.3L, petrol). First registered 08 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 26,533 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- ASTON MARTIN V8 VOLANTE
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E168 KDP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 26,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E168 KDP Mileage History
- 06/10/202228,484 mi
- 18/10/202326,522 mi-1,962 mi
- 08/10/202426,528 mi+6 mi
- 14/10/202526,533 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly -646 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E168 KDP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (E168 KDP) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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