Volvo VIN Number

In general Volvo vehicles can be identified from the following numbers:

Locations
Volvo VIN Number – on the type plate
– stamped in the bodywork
– behind the windscreen
Body number – on the body plate
Engine Number – stamped onto the engine block
Gearbox Number – Gearbox number plate

Volvo VIN Number

Volvo VIN Number Location

Volvo VIN Number stamped / additionally behind the windscreen on a small plate.

Since the introduction of her 850th series in 1992 became the chassis number in Volvo on top in the hose wall stamped (A).

By the introduction of the S80 from MY 2007 the VIN in the ground metal became before the front passenger seat places (B). With vehicles after 2007 were produced should the Volvo VIN Number in the ground metal be right.

Volvo VIN Number Location

Seat of the VIN in the hose wall on topVolvo VIN Location Location of the VIN on the crossmember in front of the front passenger seatLocation of the VIN Number

Volvo VIN Lettering

Volvo C30 from MY 2007The engraved VIN is located on the splash panel on the right, and is covered with foil

Volvo C30 VIN Number

Volvo S40 / V40 until MY 2004Stamped VIN and body number, centrally located on the engine splash plate

Volvo S40 VIN Number

Volvo S40 / V50 from MY 2004VIN stamped on the engine splash plate on the right, in the direction of travel

Volvo S40 VIN Number

Volvo S60, C70, S80, V70, XC70, XC90VIN stamped centrally onto the engine splash plate

Volvo S60 VIN Number

Volvo C70 from MY 2006VIN stamped on the engine splash plate on the right, in the direction of travel

Volvo C70 VIN Number

Volvo S80 MY 2007

Volvo S80 VIN Number

Volvo XC 60 MY 2009Volvo XC 60 VIN Number Volvo S60/V60 MY 2011Volvo S60 VIN Number
Volvo V40 MY 2013lasered VIN

Volvo V40 VIN Number

Enlargement of the left limitation sign of an engraved chassis number

Stamped VIN Volvo

Stamped VIN Volvo

During the second half of 2011 Volvo started using laser as a method of engraving the Volvo VIN Number on the ground metal in front of the front passenger seat.

Due to initial problems the laser engraving was used parallel to former engraving method until May 2012. After this time (May 2012) laser is used.

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Volvo VIN Number Visible

Small VIN plate behind the windscreen, on the left, viewed in the direction of travel

Volvo C30 from MY 2007Volvo C30 VIN Number Visible Volvo S40 / V50 from MY 2004Volvo S40 VIN Number Visible
Volvo S60, S80, C70, V70, XC70, XC90Volvo S60 VIN Number Visible Volvo C70 from MY 2006Volvo C70 VIN Number Visible
Volvo S80 MY 2007Laser engraving

Volvo S80 VIN Number Visible

Volvo XC60 MY 2009Laser engraving

Volvo XC60 VIN Number Visible

Volvo XC90 from MY 2013

Volvo XC90 VIN Number Visible

Volvo V40 MY 2013(Note: wave pattern are in glass; no safety feature)

Volvo V40 VIN Number Visible

Volvo VIN Number Decoder

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Volvo VIN Factory Plate

Volvo VIN Factory Plate
Volvo VIN Factory Plate Volvo VIN Factory Plate
Model Production year Location Reference
C30 B-pillar 2
S40 / V40 Until MY 2004 Splash panel 1
S40 From MY 2004: B-pillar 2
V40 From MY 2013: On the B-pillar back side 5
V50 From MY 2005: B-pillar 2
S60 Until MY 2009: Right engine inner wall 3
S60 / V60 From MY 2011: B-pillar 2
C70 Until MY 2006: Left engine inner wall 4
C70 From MY 2006: B-pillar 2
V70 Until MY 2007: Left engine inner wall 4
V70 From MY 2007: B-pillar back side 5
XC70 Left engine inner wall 4
XC70 From MY 2007: On the B-pillar back side 5
S80 Until MY 2007: Left engine inner wall 4
S80 From MY 2007: B-pillar 2
XC60 On the B-pillar back side 5
XC90 Left engine inner wall 4
XC90 From MY 2007: On the B-pillar back side 5

Volvo VIN Factory Plate Appearance

Volvo C30 from MY 2007Volvo C30 VIN Factory Plate Appearance  Volvo S40 / V40 until MY 2004Volvo S40 VIN Factory Plate Appearance 
Volvo S40 / V50 from MY 2004Volvo S40 VIN Factory Plate Appearance  Volvo S60, C70, V70, XC70, XC90, S80Volvo S60 VIN Factory Plate Appearance 
Volvo C70 from MY 2006Volvo C70 VIN Factory Plate Appearance  Volvo C70 from MY 2006There is also a sticker on the driver’s side B-pillar

Volvo C70 VIN Factory Plate Appearance 

Volvo S80 MY 2007

Volvo S80 VIN Factory Plate Appearance 

Volvo S80 MY 2007There is also a sticker on the driver’s side B-pillar

Volvo S80 VIN Factory Plate Appearance 

Volvo V70 Classic MY 2007Volvo XC 60 MY 2009

Volvo V70 VIN Factory Plate Appearance 

Volvo V50 MY 2006

Volvo V50 VIN Factory Plate Appearance 

Volvo V60 MY 2011 Volvo V60 VIN Factory Plate Appearance  Volvo V40 MY 2013Volvo V40 VIN Factory Plate Appearance 

Volvo Factory Plate Entries

Volvo Factory Plate Entries

“A” = Euro-approval number
“B” = VIN (Vehicle identification number.)
“C1” = Max gross weight
“C2” = maximum authorised weight for vehicle + trailer
“C3” = maximum authorised weight, front axle in xc90 recharge t8
“C4” = maximum authorised weight, rear axle
“C5” = maximum authorised weight when towing a trailer (until 1997)
“D” = Colour code, body (See Annex) xc90 recharge t8
“E” = Colour code, interior fittings (See Annex)
“F” = Country code, (See Annex)
“G” = 6-character chassis code:
Poositions 1+2:  give the specification of the front suspension strut, xc90 recharge t8 .
Possitions 3:  gives the dimensions of the front roll bar.
Positiions 4+5:  give the specification for the rear wheel suspension.
Positionss 6: gives the dimensions of the rear roll bar.
“H” = Month and year of manufacture
“I” = VIN-Code, only certain countries

Entries on the type sticker

Volvo Factory Plate Entries

A
= EC Complete type approval number
B = VIN (Vehicle identification number.)
C1 = Max gross weight
C 2 = maximum authorised weight for vehicle + trailer
C3 = maximum authorised weight, front axle
C4 = maximum authorised weight, rear axle
D = Country of manufacture: ”MADE IN SWEDEN” (V60, C70, V70, XC70, S80, XC90)                 ”MADE IN BELGIUM” (C30, S/V40, V50, S/XC60)
E = Service information, chassis code (not available to identify a specific car)
F = Code of the country of destination (see below under 6 country code)
G = Colour code of the interior and uppholstry
H = Fitting-/model type (trim level)
J = Body colour code: 3-digit colour code and 2-digit code of the paint manufacturer and paint type

Volvo Factory plate (from October 2013)

From 27 October 2013 all individual labels of all models include a lettering in the backdrop as a safety feature. The lettering in the backdrop include also a micro lettering with the name VOLVO in each of the left wing of the letter V.

Volvo Factory Plate

Close-up micro lettering

Volvo Factory Plate Micro

Volvo Engine Number

The Volvo engine number is stamped in the engine block and on a sticker in the dental strap lid right

Since end of 2014 the Volvo VIN Number isn`t needle-punched any more on the engine block. The engine number is on two stickers, located on the toothed belt cover and on the top of the engine. The engine number is furthermore edged on the front of the engine. The stamped Volvo engine number is located on the rear side of the engine, behind the exhaust manifold and the turbocharger. It is only extremely difficult readable from the underside of the vehicle.

Volvo Engine Number

Volvo Engine Number

Volvo Engine Numbers

Volvo Engine Number Location

4 cylinder Petrol and Diesel 

In direction of travel on a vertical surface. Behind the alternator or on the connection flange to the gearbox.

Engine Number Location Engine Number Location

5 cylinder Petrol and Diesel

On a horizontal surface on the backside of the engine, towards the splash panel. Beside the exhaust outlet

Note: From 2012 the engine model code is not engraved on the engine block.

Volvo Engine Number 5 Cyl

Volvo Engine Number 5 Cyl
Line of sight from the hose wall
Volvo Engine Number 5 Cyl
Close-up engine number
Volvo Engine Number 6 Cyl
Overview
Volvo Engine Number 6 Cyl
Close-up
Volvo V8 Engine Number
V8 Petrol engine
From the front seen on the right gear flange sews xc90 recharge t8
Volvo V8 Engine Number
Look from the front

Volvo V8 Engine Number

The Volvo engine number is stamped onto the underside of volvo chassis number engine block and is easy to find when the mudguards have been removed.

Volvo Engine Number Diesel
Diesel

Look from below

Volvo Engine Number Decoder

Example: B8444S 1234567

B 8 44 4 S 1234567
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 = Engine type
B = Petrol engine
D = Diesel engine
2 = Number of cylinders
3 = Engine capacity in litres (44 = 4.4 litres)
4 = Number of valves
5 = Engine version
S = Induction engine
T = Turbo
T2 = 2nd Turbo-Generation
T4 = 4th Turbo-Generation
6 = Serial number

Volvo Gearbox Number

Volvo Gearbox Number Location

The Volvo gearbox number can in two be placed to different places.
1. Automatic transmission: on to the gear readable from above through the engine space volvo chassis number
2. Manual Transmission: Gear underside, only readable from the underside of the vehicle

Volvo Gearbox Number Location
The sticker points to the back.

Volvo Gearbox Number Location

Type manual transmission M56

Volvo Gearbox Number Location
Type manual transmission M66 Volvo truck vin decoder
Volvo Gearbox Number Location
Automatic transmission Type AW
Volvo Gearbox Number Location
Automatic transmission Type GM
Volvo Gearbox Number Location
TF-80SC type automatic transmission (6-speed) from MY 2005 of Volvo truck vin decoder
Volvo Gearbox Number Location
Manual gearbox sticker on the C30
Can be seen from underneath the car, behind the front left wheel

Volvo Country Codes

Country codes

Volvo Colour Codes

Color code

Volvo Fittings Codes

S40 / V50 / C70                                S 60

V 70                                                XC 70

S 80                                                XC 90

XC 60