Volvo VIN Decoder, Build Sheet and Equipment Lookup
Enter your 17 character Volvo VIN to see the model, engine, trim, model year and factory, plus recall records. Modern Volvos code the engine and trim straight into the VIN, so it can tell a T6 Momentum from a T8 Inscription. Below you’ll find a Volvo VIN decoder chart, engine and trim codes, classic 240 chassis numbers, paint codes with swatches and how to get your Volvo build sheet.
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Model level safety and complaint data for the decoded year, make, and model.
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Unlock Full VIN ReportVolvo VIN Number Lookup: Where the VIN Is
The Volvo VIN is in the usual places, and the label in the door opening adds the paint code, interior code and build date.
On the car
- Windshield Driver side, at the base of the glass
- Door pillar The label in the driver door opening
- Engine bay On older Volvos like the 240, a plate on the right side inner fender or firewall
- Under the passenger seat Stamped in the floor on many modern Volvos
Off the car
- Volvo Cars app Shows the VIN once the car is added
- Title and registration The full VIN
- Service records Volvo dealer invoices list the VIN at the top
Volvo VIN Breakdown: How to Read a Modern Volvo VIN
Since the SPA cars arrived, Volvo has put the engine version in characters 4 and 5 and the trim level in character 8, so the VIN tells you a T6 Momentum from a T8 Inscription. Here's a 2022 XC90 T6 AWD, decoded with Volvo's own VIN chart.
YV4A22PK1N1024680: 2022 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD Momentum, 7 seats, built in Torslanda, Sweden
Volvo VIN decoder chart
| Position | What it means | On this XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 3 | Maker and type | YV4: Volvo XC or Cross Country model |
| 4 and 5 | Engine version | A2: B4204TS, 316 hp, XC90 T6 AWD |
| 6 | Emissions version | 2: ULEV or SULEV |
| 7 | Body, seats and restraints | P: XC90 7 seat AWD |
| 8 | Trim level | K: Momentum |
| 9 | Check digit | 1 |
| 10 | Model year | N: 2022 |
| 11 | Factory | 1: Torslanda, Sweden |
| 12 to 17 | Serial number | 024680 |
Volvo trim letters, character 8
- K Momentum
- L Inscription
- M R-Design
- P Polestar Engineered
- T R-Design Expression
- Z Inscription Expression
- R, A and B Recharge, Recharge Plus and Recharge Pro
Character 11: where Volvo built it
- 1 Torslanda, Sweden
- 2 Ghent, Belgium
- G Ridgeville, South Carolina
- B Chengdu, China
- P Daqing, China
Prefixes: YV1 for Volvo cars, YV4 for XC and Cross Country models, 7JR for the US built S60, LVY and LYV for China.
Volvo year letters in character 10
- 12001
- 22002
- 32003
- 42004
- 52005
- 62006
- 72007
- 82008
- 92009
- A2010
- B2011
- C2012
- D2013
- E2014
- F2015
- G2016
- H2017
- J2018
- K2019
- L2020
- M2021
- N2022
- P2023
- R2024
- S2025
- T2026
Volvo Engine Codes in the VIN: T5, T6, T8, B5 and B6
The badge on the back of a Volvo tells you the power level, and characters 4 and 5 of the VIN tell you the exact engine. Here's how the two match up on recent XC90 and XC60 models.
| VIN code | Engine | Badge |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | B4204T, 250 hp | XC90 T5 |
| A2 | B4204TS, 316 hp | XC90 T6 AWD |
| BR | B4204TSH plug in hybrid | XC90 and XC60 T8 Recharge |
| BK | B4204TSH plug in hybrid | XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered |
| L1 | B4204T mild hybrid, 247 hp | XC60 B5 |
| 06 | B4204TE mild hybrid, 295 hp | XC60 B6 AWD |
Volvo changes these codes between model years, so check the year in character 10 too. The full engine code, like B5254T11, is on a label on the engine.
Volvo 240, 740 and Classic Volvo Chassis Numbers
Classic Volvos built for Europe put the model straight into the VIN. On a European 240, YV1245277N1 reads as YV1 for Volvo, 245 for a 200 series four cylinder estate, 27 for the B200FT engine, 7 for the AW70 automatic, N for 1992 and 1 for Sweden. US and Canadian 240s use a different 17 character layout that starts YV1A, with W often marking the wagon.
Before 1981, Volvos carried a shorter chassis number on a plate in the engine bay, with the model and body type at the front. Volvo's own archive and the Volvo clubs can help date a car from it.
Volvo Build Sheet and Equipment by VIN
Volvo keeps a full build record for every car, called the vehicle data or VDN, which lists each variant code the car was built with. Here's how to get it.
Volvo dealer and VIDA
Volvo dealers read the build data in VIDA, Volvo's workshop system. Ask for the vehicle specification printout.
Window sticker
Lists the trim, packages and options by name with prices. Volvo retailers can usually print a fresh copy.
Volvo Cars app
Shows your car's model, engine and many features once it's linked to your account.
Volvo Code Decoder
Paste Volvo engine codes, VIN engine codes, paint codes or model numbers and get them back in plain English, from the B5254T11 and B4204T23 to paint codes like 717 and 723.
Separate codes with spaces, commas or new lines.
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Click a code to copy it. Volvo reuses some VIN codes between model years, so check anything important against the dealer build data.
Volvo Paint Codes for XC90, XC60 and More
Volvo paint codes are three digits on the label in the door opening. The same code can carry a different color name between models, so always go by the number.
707
Crystal White Pearl
Tri coat pearl white, a paid option.
614
Ice White
Solid white.
019
Black
Solid black.
717
Onyx Black Metallic
The most common Volvo black.
711
Bright Silver Metallic
Long running Volvo silver.
735
Silver Dawn Metallic
Warm silver on newer models.
714
Osmium Grey Metallic
Mid grey on the SPA cars.
728
Thunder Grey Metallic
Grey on XC60 and XC90.
724
Pine Grey Metallic
Grey green, very popular.
492
Savile Grey Metallic
Light grey.
723
Denim Blue Metallic
Soft blue on R-Design and Inscription.
720
Bursting Blue Metallic
Bright blue on R-Design and Polestar models.
725
Fusion Red Metallic
Deep red.
726
Birch Light Metallic
Champagne beige.
Colors on screen are only a guide. Buy touch up paint by the three digit code.
Volvo Trim Names: Momentum to Ultimate
Volvo renamed its trims for 2023, which trips up a lot of buyers comparing listings.
| Before 2023 | From 2023 |
|---|---|
| Momentum | Core |
| Inscription | Plus or Ultimate with the Bright theme |
| R-Design | Plus or Ultimate with the Dark theme |
| Polestar Engineered | Polestar Engineered and Black Edition on some models |
Volvo Problems to Check by Engine and Model
Use the engine and year from the VIN to know what to ask about.
| Issue | Affects | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Oil consumption | Early Drive-E 2.0 four cylinder engines | Oil top ups between services and piston ring work in the history |
| Air suspension faults | XC90 and S90 with four corner air suspension | Uneven ride height and suspension warnings |
| Sensus screen issues | SPA cars with the 9 inch portrait screen | Freezing or reboots. Software updates fix many |
| Timing belt | Five cylinder engines like the B5254T | Proof the belt and tensioner were changed on time |
| Gearbox wear | Older five speed automatics on P2 cars | Harsh shifts and slipping |
Volvo VIN Check and Recall Lookup
Our decoder lists Volvo recall campaigns by model and year. For one car, run its VIN with Volvo or NHTSA.
Volvo Cars
Volvo's recall lookup searches by VIN, and dealers carry out recall repairs free.
NHTSA
The US government VIN search lists open safety recalls.
UK and Europe
The DVSA recall checker and national recall services cover Volvo.
Volvo Code List: Engines, Paint and VIN Codes
Every code our Volvo decoder knows, from engine codes and badges to paint, VIN engine codes and model numbers.
Volvo engine codes and badges
- B4204T23 2.0 VEA inline four single turbo, T5, 254hp S60 and V60 and XC60 and S90 and V90
- B4204T26 2.0 VEA inline four single turbo, T5, 250hp 8 speed auto only
- B4204T27 2.0 VEA inline four twin-charged, turbo and supercharger, T6, 320hp
- B4204T28 2.0 VEA twin-charged and ERAD rear electric motor, T8 PHEV, 318hp and 87hp e
- B4204T29 2.0 VEA twin-charged, T6 Polestar Engineered, 367hp
- B4204T32 2.0 VEA turbo and mild hybrid 48V, B5, 250hp
- B4204T35 2.0 VEA twin-charged and ERAD, T8 Extended Range PHEV
- B4204T37 2.0 VEA twin-charged and 48V, B6 mild hybrid, 300hp
- B4204T38 2.0 VEA twin-charged and ERAD PHEV, T8 Recharge, 390hp
- B4204T41 2.0 VEA turbo, B4 mild hybrid, 197hp
- B4204T43 2.0 VEA twin-charged and ERAD PHEV Polestar Engineered, T8 PE, 405hp
- B4204T44 2.0 VEA twin-charged and ERAD, T8 Recharge high output, 455hp EX90
- B4154T2 1.5 VEA three cylinder turbo, T3, 152hp auto gearbox variant
- B4154T4 1.5 VEA three cylinder turbo, T3, 152hp TF-71SC gearbox
- B4154T5 1.5 VEA three cylinder turbo, T2, 122hp TF-71SC gearbox
- D4204T5 2.0 VEA inline four diesel, D4, 190hp single turbo
- D4204T9 2.0 VEA inline four diesel, D3, 150hp
- D4204T11 2.0 VEA diesel twin turbo R2S, D4, 190hp XC90
- D4204T14 2.0 VEA diesel, D5 PowerPulse, 235hp
- D4204T20 2.0 VEA diesel, D4 updated variant
- D4204T23 2.0 VEA diesel, D5 PowerPulse, 235hp updated
- B5254T11 2.5 five cylinder turbo, T5, 230hp P3 generation
- B5254T8 2.5 five cylinder turbo, T5 AWD, 300hp
- B6324S5 3.2 inline six naturally aspirated, 240hp
- B6324T2 Listed as the 3.0 turbo T6. That engine is the B6304T2, and B6324 is the 3.2 non turbo family
- B6324T4 3.0 inline six turbo, T6, 325hp Polestar tuned
- B8444S 4.4 V8 naturally aspirated, 315hp, XC90 and S80
- D5244T14 2.4 five cylinder diesel, D5, 185hp
- D5244T19 2.4 five cylinder diesel, D4, 163hp
- D5204T7 2.0 four cylinder diesel, D4, 163hp
- VEA Volvo Engine Architecture, modular 2.0 inline four family, 2013+
- Drive-E Drive-E branding for VEA engines, 2014 to 2020 badging
- T2 Drive designation, turbocharged petrol about 122hp, entry
- T3 Drive designation, turbocharged petrol about 152hp
- T4 Drive designation, turbocharged petrol about 190hp
- T5 Drive designation, turbocharged petrol about 247 to 254hp
- T6 Drive designation, twin-charged petrol about 310 to 320hp
- T8 Drive designation, twin-charged PHEV, 310 to 455hp
- B3 Recharge mild hybrid designation about 163hp, XC40 B3
- B4 Mild hybrid petrol 48V about 197hp
- B5 Mild hybrid petrol 48V about 247 to 250hp
- B6 Mild hybrid twin-charged 48V about 300hp
- D3 Diesel designation about 150hp
- D4 Diesel designation about 190hp
- D5 Diesel designation about 235hp PowerPulse
- ERAD Electric Rear Axle Drive, rear motor unit in PHEV models
- PowerPulse Compressed air D5 diesel torque-fill system, XC90 and V90 and S90
- B6304T2 3.0 turbo inline six, T6 AWD on P3 models
- B6304T4 3.0 turbo inline six, higher output T6 and Polestar tuned
Volvo gearbox and drive codes
- TG-81SC Aisin-Warner 8 speed automatic, SPA T5 and T6 and B5 and B6 models
- TF-81SC Aisin-Warner 6 speed automatic, CMA XC40 models
- TF-71SC Aisin-Warner 7 speed dual-clutch, CMA smaller models
- M66H Volvo 6 speed manual gearbox, heritage P3 models
- AWD All-wheel drive, Haldex coupling on VEA models
- eAWD Electric AWD via ERAD rear motor, PHEV T8 models
- FWD Front-wheel drive layout
- Haldex Haldex electronic multi-plate clutch AWD system
- DSTC Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
- ABS Anti-lock Braking System
- EPB Electronic Parking Brake
Volvo paint codes
- 019 Black
- 452 Black Sapphire Metallic
- 477 Ember Black Metallic, dark metallic black
- 717 Onyx Black Metallic
- 426 Onyx Black Metallic, alternate code
- 711 Bright Silver Metallic
- 723 Denim Blue Metallic
- 725 Fusion Red Metallic
- 467 Mystic Silver Metallic
- 484 Seashell Metallic
- 735 Silver Dawn Metallic
- 724 Pine Grey Metallic
- 612 Passion Red
- 614 Ice White
- 492 Savile Grey Metallic
- 707 Crystal White Pearl
- 729 Glacier Silver Metallic
- 734 Flamenco Red Metallic, bright red metallic
- 702 Listed as Fusion Red. The current Fusion Red code is 725
- 714 Osmium Grey Metallic
- 720 Bursting Blue Metallic
- 487 Fjord Blue Metallic, mid blue metallic
- 498 Caspian Blue Metallic, dark blue metallic
- 719 Magic Blue Metallic
- 736 Grey, on newer models
- 465 Listed as Denim Blue. The current Denim Blue code is 723
- 731 Platinum Grey
- 606 Platinum Grey Metallic
- 601 Bright Silver Metallic, heritage
- 625 Dark Grey Metallic
- 611 Pebble Grey Metallic
- 608 Silver Metallic
- 416 Titanium Grey Metallic
- 412 Twilight Bronze Metallic
- 459 Vibrant Copper Metallic, golden copper
- 703 Amber Metallic, golden amber
- 433 Birch Light Metallic, light beige-silver
- 325 Midnight Blue Metallic, heritage
- 347 Twilight Metallic, heritage
- 488 Rebel Blue Metallic, deep blue
- 489 Ocean Blue Metallic
- 485 Neptune Blue Metallic, heritage
- 474 Mussel Blue Metallic
- 240 Alpine White, heritage
- 214 Dark Gray Metallic, heritage 740 and 940
- 189 Riviera Green Metallic, heritage
- 250 Cream Yellow or Birch Yellow, heritage
- 320 Midnight Blue, heritage
- M Metallic paint finish suffix designation
- P Pearl paint finish suffix designation
- 726 Birch Light Metallic
- 727 Pebble Grey Metallic
- 739 Mulberry Red Metallic
- 740 Vapour Grey
Volvo trims
- Core Entry luxury trim, replaces Momentum, 2023+
- Plus Mid luxury trim, more technology and comfort, 2023+
- Ultimate Flagship luxury trim, replaces Inscription, 2023+
- Ultra Top-spec designation on newer models, XC60 and EX40 2026+
- Momentum Entry luxury trim, pre-2023, S60, V60, XC60, XC90
- R-Design Sport-influenced trim, sport chassis, unique styling, pre-2023
- Inscription Luxury-focused trim with premium materials, pre-2023
- Recharge PHEV and BEV powertrain designation suffix
- Pro Pro suffix, additional technology and comfort package
Volvo VIN codes, factory codes and model numbers
- YV1 Volvo car built in Sweden or Belgium
- 4V1 Volvo Trucks North America, not Volvo cars
- P1 P1 platform, S40 and V50 and C30 and C70, 1999 to 2013
- P2 P2 platform, S60 and V70 and XC70 and S80 and XC90, 2000 to 2007
- P3 P3 platform, S60 and V60 and XC60 and V70 and S80 and XC90, 2007 to 2018
- SPA Scalable Product Architecture, XC90 and S90 and V90 and S60 and V60 and XC60, 2015+
- SPA2 SPA2, EX90 and ES90 and Polestar 3, 2024+
- CMA Compact Modular Architecture, XC40 and C40, 2017+
- SEA Sustainable Experience Architecture, EX30, 2023+
- P24 C70 2nd generation P1 derivative, 2006 to 2013
- Y283 Volvo S60 P3 generation, 2011 to 2018
- Y285 Volvo V70 P3 generation, 2007 to 2016
- Y286 Volvo S80 P3 generation, 2006 to 2016
- Y352 Volvo V60 P3 generation, 2011 to 2018
- Y381 Volvo XC70 P3 generation, 2008 to 2016
- Y413 Volvo XC60 P3 generation, 2009 to 2017
- V316 Volvo XC40 CMA, 2017 on
- V317 Volvo C40 Recharge CMA, 2021 on
- EX40 Volvo EX40, renamed XC40 Recharge 2024+
- EC40 Volvo EC40, renamed C40 Recharge 2024+
- Torslanda Primary Swedish assembly plant, Gothenburg
- Ghent Belgian assembly plant, XC40, NMA models
- Chengdu China assembly plant, S90L, XC90 and XC60 China
- VIDA Volvo's dealer diagnostic and VIN software system
- SWB Short wheelbase designation
- LWB Long wheelbase designation, S90L, XC90 from 2018 US
- Skövde Volvo engine manufacturing plant, VEA engines
- YV4 Volvo SUV built in Sweden or Belgium: XC and Cross Country models
- 7JR Volvo built in Ridgeville, South Carolina: S60 and EX90
- LVY Volvo built in China: S90
- LYV Volvo built in China: XC60 for some markets
- 256 XC90, SPA, 2015 on
- 246 XC60, SPA, 2018 on
- 234 S90, SPA, 2016 on
- 235 V90, SPA, 2016 on
- 236 V90 Cross Country, SPA
- 224 S60, SPA, 2019 on
- 225 V60, SPA, 2019 on
- 10 VIN engine code, characters 4 and 5: B4204T 250 hp, XC90 T5
- A2 VIN engine code: B4204TS 316 hp, XC90 T6 AWD
- BR VIN engine code: B4204TSH plug in hybrid, XC90 and XC60 T8 Recharge
- 06 VIN engine code: B4204TE mild hybrid 295 hp, XC60 B6 AWD
- L1 VIN engine code: B4204T mild hybrid 247 hp, XC60 B5
- BK VIN engine code: XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered
Volvo VIN engine codes from older VINs
- CC01 VEP4 ECU generation 1, 2016 to mid 2018 SPA models
- CC02 VEP4 ECU generation 2, mid 2018+ SPA, different encryption
- 43 Engine VIN code for B4204S3
- 44 Engine VIN code for B4204T6
- 47 Engine VIN code for B4204T7
- 27 Engine VIN code for B4204T19
- 40 Engine VIN code for B4204T11
- 73 Engine VIN code for D4204T5 diesel
- 75 Engine VIN code for D4204T diesel
- 78 Engine VIN code for D4204T20 diesel
- 79 Engine VIN code for D4204T9 diesel
- 85 Engine VIN code for B8444S, V8
- 30 Engine VIN code for B6324T4 inline six
- 95 Engine VIN code for B6324S5 inline six
- 98 Engine VIN code for B6324S inline six
- 99 Engine VIN code for B6324T2 inline six T6
Volvo Equipment, Safety and Trim Names
The Volvo equipment names you'll find in listings, from Pilot Assist and City Safety to Bowers and Wilkins, Nordico and the Lounge Package.
Engine names and badges
- Recharge T8 Plug-in hybrid PHEV full designation, post-2020 branding
- Recharge P8 Full-electric XC40 Recharge P8 AWD designation
- Twin Motor Dual electric motor AWD designation, EX90, EX30
- Single Motor Single electric motor designation, EX30, EX40 base
- TG-81SC Hybrid Modified 8 speed for PHEV application, T8 models
- Corner Traction Control Torque vectoring by selective braking
- Auto Hold Automatic brake hold on stop
- Hill Start Assist Anti-rollback system on inclines
- Off-Road Mode Off-road calibration, XC90 optional
- Paddle Shifters Steering column shift paddles, R-Design and Polestar
- Pure Mode EV-only drive mode, T8 and Recharge PHEV
- Hybrid Mode Combined engine and electric drive mode
- Power Mode Maximum performance drive mode, PHEV
Safety and IntelliSafe names
- IntelliSafe Umbrella name for all Volvo active safety systems
- City Safety Autonomous Emergency Braking, cars, pedestrians, cyclists, large animals
- City Safety Large Animal City Safety extended to detect large animals
- Oncoming Lane Mitigation Steers back if crossing into oncoming traffic
- Oncoming Collision Warning Warning and braking for head-on collision threat
- Run-off Road Protection Tightens seatbelts and firms suspension if leaving road
- Run-off Road Mitigation Steers and brakes to prevent road departure
- Pilot Assist Semi-autonomous: adaptive cruise and lane centring on highways
- Adaptive Cruise Control Radar-based all-speed following distance control
- Queue Assist Stop-and-go traffic assist, ACC extension
- BLIS Blind Spot Information System, blind spot monitoring
- Cross Traffic Alert Rear cross traffic warning when reversing
- Park Assist Automated parallel and perpendicular parking steering
- Park Assist Camera Rear and surround parking cameras
- 360° Surround View Bird's-eye surround view camera system
- Lane Keeping Aid Corrective steering to maintain lane position
- Lane Departure Warning Alert when drifting from lane without signal
- Driver Alert Control Fatigue and distraction monitoring system
- Road Sign Information Speed limit recognition and display
- Speed Limiter Adjustable speed limiter
- Automatic Dipping Automatic high and low beam headlight switching
- Active High Beam Matrix LED headlight beam shaping
- Rear Collision Warning Rear impact warning and PRE-SAFE response
- Collision Warning Forward collision warning with auto brake
- Steer Assist Emergency steer assist to avoid collisions
- TPMS Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Care Key Volvo programmable speed-limiting secondary key
- Speed Cap 180km and h, 112mph maximum speed limit on all new Volvos, 2020+
- Intoxication Detection Driver intoxication monitoring, EX90 2024+
- Driver Monitor Camera Infrared driver-facing monitoring camera
Technology names
- Google OS Google-based infotainment OS, Android Automotive, 2023+ models
- Google Maps Built-in Google Maps navigation, replaces Sensus Nav
- Google Assistant Built-in voice assistant
- Sensus Volvo's own touchscreen infotainment system, 2015 to 2022
- Sensus Navigation Sensus integrated GPS navigation
- Sensus Connect Sensus connected services and app platform
- 9" Portrait Screen 9-inch vertical touchscreen, SPA XC90 and S90 and XC60 etc.
- 12.3" Portrait Screen 12.3-inch vertical touchscreen, EX90 and ES90
- DIM Driver Information Module, digital instrument cluster display
- HUD Graphical Head-Up Display, Ultimate and Inscription trim
- OTA Over-the-Air software update capability
- 4G/LTE Embedded 4G and LTE modem and Wi-Fi hotspot
- Apple CarPlay Wireless Apple CarPlay integration
- Android Auto Wireless Android Auto integration
- Wireless Charging Qi wireless smartphone charging pad
- Volvo Cars App Remote access, pre-conditioning, charging management
- Bowers & Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins premium audio, Ultimate tier
- Harman Kardon Harman Kardon premium audio, Plus and Ultra tier, 2026+
- High Performance Audio Standard premium audio step-up option
- Air Quality System PM2.5 air purifier integrated into climate control
- Clean Zone Interior air quality system with pollutant sensor
- Remote Pre-conditioning App-controlled cabin heating and cooling before driving
- 360° Camera Surround view camera system with bird's-eye mode
- Memory Function Driver seat, mirrors and steering column position memory
- Orrefors Crystal Knob Handmade Swedish crystal gear selector knob
- Qualcomm Snapdragon Snapdragon Cockpit Platform infotainment hardware, 2026+
- Onboard Charger 11kW Three-phase 11kW AC home charging, PHEV
- DC Fast Charging DC rapid charge capability, EX90 250kW, EX30 153kW
Trims, themes and editions
- Bright Theme Chrome exterior styling theme, corresponds to Inscription styling
- Dark Theme Blacked-out exterior styling theme, corresponds to R-Design styling
- Black Edition All-black exterior with blacked-out trim special edition
- Momentum Plus Enhanced Momentum with additional features
- R-Design Expression R-Design enhanced package variant
- Inscription Expression Enhanced Inscription package variant
- T8 Polestar Engineered Performance-tuned T8 PHEV by Polestar, XC60 and XC90 and S60 and V60
- Polestar Optimisation Polestar software and hardware upgrade, non-PE models
- Cross Country Raised, off-road-ready wagon variant, V60 CC, V90 CC
- Ocean Race Edition Limited special edition, XC60 and V60
- T5 AWD R-Design T5 with R-Design trim and all-wheel drive
- T6 AWD Inscription T6 with Inscription trim and AWD
- T8 Twin Engine Legacy T8 PHEV designation, pre-Recharge branding
- Long Wheelbase LWB extended wheelbase variant, S90 L, V90 for China
- Volvo Ocean Race Sailing-themed special edition
- Sport Chassis Sport-tuned lower suspension, R-Design option
- First Edition Launch limited edition, EX90 and EX30
- Lounge Console Centre lounge console, S90 and V90 rear passenger upgrade
- Lounge Package Extended lounge features for rear passengers
- 7-Seat Package Third-row seating option, XC90
- 6-Seat Option Captain's chairs replacing 3-seat 2nd row, XC90
- Extended Range Larger PHEV battery extended range variant
- Advanced Package Technology add-on bundle, XC40
- Protection Package Premier and Standard paint and interior protection bundle
- B6 AWD Plus Example full configuration descriptor, B6 mild hybrid and AWD and Plus trim
- Plus Dark Plus trim with Dark styling theme
- Ultimate Bright Ultimate trim with Bright chrome styling theme
Packages and equipment
- Climate Package Heated steering wheel and heated rear seats
- Advanced Package 360 degree camera, surround view, BLIS, Cross Traffic Alert, XC40
- Protection Package Standard Paint protection film on high-impact areas
- Protection Package Premier Full paint and interior protection bundle
- Lounge Package Rear seat entertainment and lounge features, S90 and V90
- Vision Package Pixel LED headlights and panoramic moonroof bundle
- Xenium Package Panoramic roof and retractable rear sun blinds
- Convenience Package Power tailgate and memory seats and mirrors
- Versatility Package 7-seat configuration option, XC90
- Bowers & Wilkins Audio B&W premium speaker system upgrade
- Air Suspension Four-corner pneumatic air suspension, XC90 and S90 option
- Sport Chassis Sport-tuned lower stiffer suspension, R-Design option
- Four-C Active Chassis Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept, heritage P2 S60R and V70R
- Trailer Hitch Factory trailer hitch preparation or installed
- Detachable Towbar Retractable electrified tow hitch
- Illumination Package Enhanced interior ambient lighting bundle
- Child Seat Package Integrated child booster seat, XC90 3rd row
- Extended Range Battery Larger PHEV battery for extended electric range
- Orrefors Crystal Handmade Swedish crystal gear knob, optional extra
- Floor Mat Set Rubber or textile floor mat set, accessory
Interior and upholstery
- R300 T-Tec / Textile Charcoal, entry fabric upholstery code
- Charcoal Weave Premium Charcoal Weave Textile, City Weave / Core trim
- City Weave Textile Woven entry fabric upholstery, Core trim
- Nordico Volvo's premium sustainable synthetic, non-animal upholstery
- Charcoal Nordico Charcoal dark Nordico quilted upholstery
- Cardamom Nordico Warm beige Nordico upholstery
- Leatherette Synthetic leather, PU upholstery, Core and Plus entry
- Leather Standard genuine leather, Plus trim
- Nappa Leather Premium perforated Nappa leather, Ultimate trim
- Ventilated Nappa Perforated ventilated Nappa leather, Ultimate
- Charcoal Dark grey and black interior colour option
- Blond Light cream and sand interior colour option
- Maroon Brown Warm dark brown interior option
- Amber Warm golden tan Nappa leather, Ultimate exclusive
- Slate Cool blue-grey interior option, R-Design
- Navy Herringbone Navy blue herringbone textile weave, XC60 Ultra 2026
- Wool Blend Scandinavian wool blend fabric upholstery
- Iron Ore Aluminium Dark iron ore aluminium decor inlay
- Linear Lime Lime wood grain decor inlay, Inscription and Ultimate
- Driftwood White driftwood decor inlay, Inscription and Ultimate
- Metal Mesh Aluminium Metal mesh aluminium decor inlay, R-Design
- Carbon Fibre Decor Carbon fibre interior decor, Polestar Engineered
- Thor Hammer Decor Volvo T-shaped hammer decor stitching detail
- Gold Seatbelt Gold seatbelt webbing, Inscription exclusive
- Illuminated Sill Illuminated Volvo branded door sill plates
- Ambient Lighting Multi-colour ambient interior lighting
- Premium Sound Step-up audio system over base
- Massage Seats Front seat massage function, Ultimate trim
- Ventilated Seats Front seat cooling and ventilation function
- Heated Seats Front, and optional rear heated seat elements
- Air Suspension Four-corner air suspension, XC90 and S90 Ultimate option
- Climate Package Heated steering wheel and heated rear seats add-on
- Panoramic Moonroof Large panoramic glass roof panel
- Pixel LED Pixel LED headlights with matrix beam shaping
- Thor's Hammer LED Signature T-shaped LED daytime running light design
- Headlight Cleaning High-pressure headlamp washer jets
Model numbers, plants and factory codes
- C30 M C30 platform code, 2007 to 2013
- Ridgeville SC US plant, South Carolina, S60, S60 Inscription
- FC 11 Factory Code 11, Torslanda plant
- FC 22 Factory Code 22, Ghent plant, all R-models P2 era
- FC 70 Factory Code 70, Ridgeville SC plant
- FC 31 Factory Code 31, Born Netherlands, former DAF and Volvo
- VC / VDN Variant Code / Vehicle Data Number, general term for Volvo build codes
- SWB / LWB VC Short or Long wheelbase variant code, model-specific
- Prem. Sound VC Premium sound system variant code, generation-specific
- Adv. VC Advanced Package variant code, XC40, model-specific
- Inscript. VC Inscription trim variant code
- R-Design VC R-Design trim variant code
- AWD VC AWD drivetrain variant code
Volvo VIN Decoder FAQs
Where do I get a Volvo build sheet by VIN?
Ask a Volvo dealer for the vehicle specification from VIDA. It lists every variant code the car was built with. US buyers can also ask for a window sticker reprint.
Can the VIN show my Volvo's trim?
On modern Volvos, yes. Character 8 is the trim, like K for Momentum or L for Inscription.
How do I decode a Volvo 240 VIN?
European 240s show the model in characters 4 to 6, like 245 for an estate, then the engine and gearbox. US 240s start YV1A and use a different layout. Character 10 is the year on both.
What does code 31 mean on a Volvo?
In Volvo build data, factory code 31 is the NedCar plant in Born, Netherlands, which built the first S40 and V40. Market and variant codes vary by system, so a Volvo dealer can confirm what a code means for your car.
What engine does my Volvo have?
Characters 4 and 5 of the VIN give the engine version. The full engine code, like B4204T23, is on the engine and in the dealer's build data.
Is a Volvo chassis number decoder different from a VIN decoder?
Not on cars from 1981 on, where the chassis number is the VIN. Older Volvos have a shorter chassis number on a plate in the engine bay.
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