How to find Volvo VIN Vehicle ID
Where Can I Find the VIN?
The VIN can be found by looking at the dashboard on the driver's side of the vehicle. The easiest way to view it is to stand outside the vehicle on the driver's side and look at the corner of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. If the VIN cannot be found there, open the driver's side door and look at the door post (where the door latches when it is closed). It is likely that the VIN will also be displayed at this location. See the image below:
Look for the VIN in these other locations:
- Insurance card/Insurance policy
- Vehicle title and registration
The Volvo VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) tells us what color the exterior is, what color the interior is, year and date of manufacture, what engine, transmission and other vital information we need in order to get you the right part(s) the first time. It's very frustrating and time-consuming if you get the wrong parts, especially considering the lag time for shipping. Get the right Volvo part(s) the first time by providing us the VIN on your Volvo.
What the VIN does not tell us. It doesn't tell us anything about you, so no private information is shared with us. It is completely safe to give your VIN to online parts websites as the information given is all about your car and nothing about you.
What does the Volvo VIN number mean?
VIN Decode Explained
What do the numbers and letters in a VIN mean?
What do the 17 digits in a VIN mean? See the breakdown below of the meaning behind each segment of the VIN:
How long is the VIN
What is a vehicle identification number (VIN)?
Example of Volvo VIN
YV1RS58D123456789
First Letter: Y means the vehicle is made in Sweden. L means China.
Second letter: R means a Volvo S60 2001-2009
Third Letter: S means it is front wheel drive. All-wheel drive would be an H.
The eighth Letter: is the emission code so in this case emission code is D
The car's vehicle identification number (VIN) is the identifying code for a SPECIFIC automobile. The VIN serves as the car's fingerprint, as no two vehicles in operation have the same VIN. A VIN is composed of 17 characters (digits and capital letters) that act as a unique identifier for the vehicle. A VIN displays the car's unique features, specifications and manufacturer. The VIN can be used to track recalls, registrations, warranty claims, thefts and insurance coverage.
What if the VIN is not 17 characters long?
Double-check to make sure that you have the right VIN and have copied it down correctly. Once you have verified that the VIN is definitely less than 17 characters, the VIN is most likely from a pre-1981 vehicle.
Prior to 1981, VINs varied in length from 11 to 17 characters. AutoCheck can only report on vehicles that use a 17 character VIN. Therefore, information on vehicles manufactured before 1981 is limited.