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Volvo VIN Decoder | Check Any Used Volvo

Decode any Volvo VIN for free. XC60, XC90, V60, V90, S60. Identify the assembly plant (Sweden or China), the platform (SPA, CMA), and check the official manufacturer recalls.

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What is a Volvo VIN?

Decode any Volvo VIN for free. XC60, XC90, V60, V90, S60. Identify the assembly plant (Sweden or China), the platform (SPA, CMA), and check the official manufacturer recalls.

Volvo vehicles are manufactured in Suède. Each 17-character VIN uniquely identifies your Volvo and allows you to trace its complete history.

Volvo VIN Example

YV1FW84J9J1234567

YV1

= Volvo

Volvo WMI Codes: Identify Origin

The first 3 characters of the VIN (WMI) identify the manufacturer and vehicle type. Here are the most common Volvo WMI codes.

WMI CodeDescription
YV1Volvo Cars (Sweden, passenger cars)
YV4Volvo SUV (XC60/XC90, Sweden)
LVSVolvo China (Geely, Daqing/Chengdu)
LYVVolvo China (EU export models)

Where to Find the VIN on a Volvo?

Windshield

Driver side, bottom of windshield, visible from outside.

Door frame

Driver door pillar, on a printed label with color code.

Engine compartment

Under the hood, on the right-side firewall.

Registration card

Field E of the registration certificate.

Official records for this market

Registration & title

DVLA — keeper, tax class and MOT status. The V5C log book is the registration document; it records the keeper, not the legal owner. GOV.UK vehicle enquiry

Periodic inspection

Annual MOT test at an approved centre once the car is three years old. Results, advisories and failures are public. check-mot.service.gov.uk

Official recalls

DVSA safety recalls and manufacturer campaigns. The DVSA database is searchable by registration; unresolved recalls block the MOT. GOV.UK recall checker

Odometer & history

Every MOT records the odometer reading, so the mileage history is public and goes back to 2005. MOT history

Does a UK MOT history prove the mileage is genuine?

Each MOT records the odometer reading at test, and the records are public back to 2005. A reading that falls between two tests, or a gap of years with no test at all, is the classic clocking signal — read the MOT history before you pay a deposit.

Most Checked Volvo Models

Decode the VIN of any Volvo model. The decoder identifies the exact model, engine, and specifications.

Volvo XC60

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Volvo XC90

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Volvo XC40

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Volvo V60

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Volvo V90

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Volvo S60

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Volvo S90

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Known Issues with Used Volvo Vehicles

Before buying a used Volvo, check for these common issues. The Automano report indicates if your vehicle is affected.

Aisin automatic gearbox (jerks)

Affected models: XC60/XC90 2015-2019

Dual-mass flywheel D5 diesel

Affected models: XC60/XC90/V70 2010-2016

ADAS sensors (Pilot Assist)

Affected models: All SPA-platform models post-2016

T8 hybrid battery pack

Affected models: XC60/XC90 T8 2017-2020

FAQ: Volvo VIN

What is a VIN number used for?

The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character identifier assigned to each vehicle. We use it to decode the manufacturer, model, year, country of origin, and to query the official recall registry for that market. Title, accident, and ownership history are NOT in the VIN — those require a country-specific official extract (HistoVec in France, DVLA MOT in the UK, NMVTIS in the US, etc.).

Why is the VIN 17 characters long?

The ISO 3779 standard (1977) set the VIN at 17 characters to allow unique identification of every vehicle worldwide. The first 3 identify the manufacturer (WMI), the next 6 describe the vehicle (VDS), and the last 8 make up the serial number (VIS). The letters I, O, and Q are excluded to avoid confusion with the digits 1, 0, and 9.

Can you check a car's history for free?

Basic VIN decoding (manufacturer, country, year) is free on Automano. For the full history (accidents, mileage, owners), use the official extracts (HistoVec for French vehicles, MOT history for UK cars, the national registry elsewhere); the £5.90 Automano report adds confirmed identification and official recalls.

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