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Aston martin Db7 vs Aston martin Volante: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Aston martin Db7
85%
MOT pass rate · 3,245 vehicles
Aston martin Volante
91%
MOT pass rate · 114 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Aston martin Volante is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Aston martin Db7 Aston martin Volante
MOT pass rate 85% 91% ✓
MOT failure rate 15% 9% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.1 0.6 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% 1%
Average mileage 55,956 mi 50,834 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 3,245 114

Most common faults

Aston martin Db7

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Oil leak
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Aston martin Volante

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  2. Oil leak
  3. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Aston martin Volante is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 85%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.