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 access the full vehicle history.
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 access the full vehicle history.
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 Code | Description |
|---|---|
YV1 | Volvo Cars (Sweden, passenger cars) |
YV4 | Volvo SUV (XC60/XC90, Sweden) |
LVS | Volvo China (Geely, Daqing/Chengdu) |
LYV | Volvo 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.
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 €7.90 Automano report adds confirmed identification, official recalls and a price estimate.
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