Volvo 850 VIN Plate. 1991-94
Interpreting the various plates for this model.
(Volvos are sold in versions adapted for different markets. Some of these details may not apply to all cars)
1. Type and model year designation and chassis number plate
Location of plate: Embossed on upper side of firewall in engine compartment
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YV1 |
LS |
45 |
0 |
2 |
N |
2 |
001234 |
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Manufacturing code |
Vehicle type |
Engine type |
Emission |
US/CDN:Check-digit |
Model year designation |
Factory code |
Chassis number |
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Engine type |
Factory code |
Model year designation |
Transmission type |
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45 = B 5204 S 51 = B 5252 S 55 = B 5254 S 57 = B 5234 T |
2 = Belgium (VEC) 4 = Thailand 5 = Malaysia (SMA) 7 = Indonesia |
M = 1991* N = 1992* P = 1993* R = 1994* * France = 0 |
2 = M 56 L/H 6 = AW 50-42 LE |
Vehicle type:
LS = 4-door sedan
LW = 5-door wagon
Emission:
0 = with three-way catayltic converter (TWC), heated oxygen sensor (HO2S), vacuum-reg. evap. system, without EGR-valve.
1 = with three-way catayltic converter (TWC), heated oxygen sensor (HO2S), vacuum-reg. evap. system, with EGR-valve.
2 = with three-way catayltic converter (TWC), heated oxygen sensor (HO2S), vacuum-reg. evap. system, airpump, with EGR-valve.
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Model year |
Model letter |
Chassis no. |
Engine |
Transmission |
Final drive |
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854 |
855 |
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1992 |
N |
1 - 30699* |
B 5204 S |
AW 50-42, |
2.74:1 |
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1993 |
P |
30700** - 124999 |
268 - 24999 |
B 5204 S |
AW 50-42, |
2.54:1, 2.74:1 |
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1994 |
R |
125000 - |
25000 - |
B 5204 S |
AW 50-42, |
2.54:1, 2.74:1 |
Note: The following market codes applies:
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Remark |
Code 10 (Sweden) |
Code 18 (germany) |
Code 21 (Holland) |
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* ** |
27725 27726 |
28813 28814 |
28830 28831 |
2. The product plate
Location of plate: On left wheel housing in front of wheel strut
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VOLVO |
Made In Belgium |
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A |
D D |
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B |
E E E E |
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C1...................kg |
F F F - F F |
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C2...................kg |
G G G G G |
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C3...................kg |
H H H H H H H |
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C4...................kg |
. |
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A = Type approval |
F = Exterior colour, code/supplier/paint type: Pos 1 - 3: Colour Pos 4: Supplier Pos 5: Paint type |
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B = Identification number |
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C1 = max total weight |
G = S-bulletins (Options) |
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D = marketing code |
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E = Interior trim code: Pos 1: Model Pos 2: Upholstery Pos 3: Colour Pos 4: Serial number |
H = Chassikod (1994) |
3. Engine identification and specifications
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Engine type |
Compression ratio |
Rec. octane RON |
Output |
Max torque |
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kW at r/s |
hp (bhp) at rpm |
Nm at r/s |
kpm (ft lpf) at rpm |
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B 5204 S |
10.3:1 |
95 |
105/108 |
143/6500 (141/6500) |
176/63 |
17.9/3800 (130/3800) |
|
B 5254 S |
10.5:1 |
95 |
125/103 |
170/6200 (168/6200) |
220/55 |
22.4/3300 (162/3300) |
|
B 5252 S |
10.0:1 |
95 |
103/90 |
140/5400 (138/5400) |
206/60 |
21.0/3600 (152/3600) |
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B 5234 T |
8.5:1 |
95 |
166/88 |
225/5280 (222/5280) |
300/33-88 |
30.6/2000-5280 (221/2000-5280) |
Interpreting the engine type:
1st digit = number of cylinders
2nd and 3rd digits = engine
capacity (20 = 2.0 litres, 25 = 2.5 litres, 23 = 2.3 litres)
4th digit =
number of valves per cylinder
