Volvo
In General:
In the absence of binding legal provisions in volvo there is no unified system of designation and placement of identification numbers and data plates!
Since nearly all manufacturers produce machines worldwide, this can, depending on the machines involved, lead to variations in these descriptions.
In case of doubt, contact the manufacturer!
Volvo Construction Equipment – Europe GmbH construction machines can be identified from the following numbers:
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1. Vehicle identification number (VIN / PIN):
The designation for the chassis number is not fixed due to a lack of binding provisions and a miscellany of production plants. Here, the following designations:
1. Serial number
2. VIN (Vehicle identification number)
3. PIN (Product information number)
are used and frequently used in varying lengths! (7 – 14 characters)
From January 12, 2005 17-digit VINs according to DIN 10261 have been introduced in a number of machine models. The period when this occurred varies, depending on the manufacturing plant and machine concerned. Thus the 17-character VIN was only introduced on large wheel loaders starting with the 2008 model.
1.1 Vehicle serial numbers
1.1.1 Location of the serial number on Compact Wheel Loaders



1.1.1.1 Form and appearance of the VIN

1.1.2 Location of the VIN on wheel loaders

Example: L 120

Example: L 60F
1.1.2.1 Form and appearance of the VIN


Example L 90F
1.1.3 Location of the VIN on backhoe loaders

1.1.3.1 Form and appearance of the VIN

1.1.4 Location of the VIN on compact excavators

2. On the heavier models it is on the grab arm holder.
1.1.4.1 Form and appearance of the VIN

1.1.5 Location of the VIN on wheeled excavators
The VIN is stamped on and is

from the driver’s seat, sometimes additionally on the base frame (as in older machines)
2. On older machines it is on the frame, near the right front wheel.


1.1.5.1 Form and appearance of the VIN


1.1.6 Location of the VIN on crawler excavators
1.1.6.1 Form and appearance of the VIN

1.1.7 Location of the VIN on articulated haulers

1.1.7.1 Form and appearance of the VIN
1.2 Breakdown of the serial number / FIN / PIN
(until the introduction of the 17-character VIN)
Caution !!
The length of the numbers can vary depending on the date of construction, type of machine and the production plant!
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Caution !!
Number 2 (the serial number segment) is often described as a PIN or serial number and is often listed only as such in the missing vehicles lists.
Therefore when making trace requests do one with the complete VIN and one with just the serial number!!!
1.2.1 Breakdown the serial number / VIN / PIN according to DIN 10261
(from January 2005)
Starting on 12 January 2005, 17-character VINs were introduced.
Older versions can still occur, depending on the type of machine and the production plant.
In cases of doubt, check with the manufacturer.
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1 = World Manufacturer Identifier Code (WMI)
VCE = Volvo Construction Equipment
2 = Type of machine
3 = Check digit
4 = Year of manufacture
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5 = Serial Number / PIN
Caution !!
Number 5 (the serial number segment) is often described as a PIN or serial number and is often listed only as such in the missing vehicles lists.
Therefore when making trace requests do one with the complete VIN and one with just the serial number!!!
2. Type Plate:
2.1 Location of the type plate
2.1.1 Compact wheel loaders

2.1.2 Wheel loaders

2.1.3 Backhoe loaders

2.1.4 Compact excavators

2.1.5 Wheeled excavators


2.1.6 Crawler excavators

2.1.7 Articulated haulers

2.2 Form and appearance of the factory plate
Depending on the type of machine and the production plant


2.3 Additional plates
In addition to the VIN plates comprising the CE mark (for EU type approval), type plates comprising information e.g. on the axle load are affixed according to national regulations in the manufacturing country. (without CE mark)


3. Engine Number:
In an inquiry concerning the engine identification number, the engine specification number has to be indicated as well, since otherwise it cannot be related to a VIN.


They mainly use engines produced for commercial vehicles (trucks).
3.1 Location of the engine number
N.B.:
Depending on the type of machine, the engine can be fitted in different alignments!
Examples:
6-l engine, as installed in the L60, L70, L90 E and F series, for example. The engine identification number is embossed on the right side. Besides, the number is indicated on a plastic plate on the valve cover and on the left side of the body.

2 = engine data plate
9-l engine (D10B) installed in Type L150E from serial numbers 6001 to 8003



1 = engine identification number embossed
2 = engine data plate

The engine number can be applied using the dot-matrix process or just punched on.
Example:
3.2 Appearance of the engine number
The engine number can be applied using the dot-matrix process or just punched on.

These plates are located on the valve cover and/or on the engine block.
Examples:
3.3 Breakdown of the engine number IN Volvo
The engine number breaks down into:
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4. Gearbox number:
4.1 Location of the gearbox number
The gearbox number IN Volvo is located on a riveted data plate on the gearbox. Its location can vary depending on the type of machine.
In an inquiry concerning the transmission identification number, the unit number of the transmission has to be indicated as well, since otherwise it cannot be related to a VIN.
Examples:
5. Vehicle Keys:
Volvo machines are equipped with only one locking system.
Every machine can therefore be opened/driven with a universal key.