Volvo VIN decoder

Volvo VIN decoder

What can be decoded from a Volvo VIN?

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  • Volvo vehicle identification number verification
  • Vehicle technical specification
  • Manufacturer details
  • Model year
  • Plant location
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Vehicle report example:

YV1 PWA8U D K 1 123456

Manufacturer:
Volvo Car Corporation
Manufacturer Address:
SE-405 31 Goteborg, Sweden
Plant Country:
Sweden
Product Type:
Car
Make:
Volvo
Model:
V90
Vehicle Specification:
VOLVO V90 PWA8 PWA8UD0
Model Year:
2019
Series:
X3 (F25)
Fuel Type - Primary:
Diesel
Engine Displacement (ccm):
1969
Engine Power (kW):
140
Engine Code:
D4204T14
Transmission:
Automatic
Made:
2019-01-01
Registered:
2019-05-09
Production Started:
2009
Production Stopped:
2017
Body:
Wagon
Drive:
Front-wheel drive
Color:
Blue
Number of Seats:
5
Number of Doors:
5
Number of Axles:
2
Length (mm):
4936
Width (mm):
1879
Height (mm):
1442
Weight Empty (kg):
1832
Wheelbase (mm):
2941
Wheel Size:
255/40R19 100W
Wheel Rims Size:
8.5JX19X47 /C
Max roof load (kg):
100
Fuel Consumption Combined (l/100km):
4.0
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban (l/100km):
4.0
Fuel Consumption Urban (l/100km):
5.0
Emission Standard:
Euro 6
CO2 Emission (g/km):
129
Check Digit:
D
Sequential Number:
123456
Market:
CZ
Steering:
Left Hand Drive (LHD)
Max Weight (kg):
2310
Max Speed (km/h):
225
Number of Airbags:
6
Permitted trailer load without brakes (kg):
750
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What is a Volvo VIN?

Every Volvo manufacturer assigns a unique ID called Vehicle Identification number (VIN) to each vehicle. This VIN length is 17 digits and is composed of letters and digits holding basic vehicle specification.

All databases in an automotive industry search through a VIN:

  • Volvo manufacturer database
  • Volvo importer/exporter database
  • Volvo dealer database
  • Volvo workshops and spare parts suppliers
  • National vehicle databases
  • Police databases
  • Databases of insurance companies
  • Databases of private companies

Volvo models

240
244
245
340
343
360
440
460
740
760
7900
850
8700
8900
940
9500
960
9700
9900
B12R
B13R
BL71
C30
C40
C70
FE
FH
FH12
FH13
FH13 420
FH13 440
FH13 460
FH13 480
FH13 500
FH16
FL
FM
S40
S60
S70
S80
S90
V40
V50
V60
V70
V90
VNL
VNM
VNR
VNX
WG
XC40
XC60
XC70
XC90

Volvo VIN Number schema

Standard 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
ISO 3779 WMI VDS VIS
EU & North America
more than 500 vehicles/year
WMI Vehicle Attributes Check Digit Model Year Plant Code Sequential Number
EU & North America
500 or fewer vehicles/year
WMI 9 Vehicle Attributes Check Digit Model Year Plant Code Manufacturer Identifier Sequential Number

Where is a VIN Number Located on a Volvo vehicle?

VIN can be found typically at these locations:

  • VIN embossed on a vehicle frame in the engine area
  • Windshield on the driver's side corner
  • Doorjamb at driver’s side
  • Vehicle documentation
    • Vehicle registration documents
    • Purchase contract
    • Insurance or Lease policy

More details can be found in Volvo VIN FAQ.

Volvo Vehicle Inspection

Also do not forget to physically check the technical condition of your Volvo vehicle. Either in an authorized Volvo service or by an experienced car mechanic.

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