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Free Volvo VIN Decoder

Decode any Volvo VIN for free and read the model, engine, body and factory options in seconds, plus recalls and safety ratings, for Volvo vehicles built in Sweden. No registration.

YV1A22MK1J1123456See a decoded Volvo VIN
WMI: YV1 · YV4 · LYV · 7JR Plant-code decode Recall lookup NCAP safety
60 Volvo models covered Free instant decode, no sign-up Official open-data sources

How to read a Volvo VIN number

A Volvo VIN has 17 characters. Each section tells you something different about the car.

YV1
1–3WMI · maker & country
A22MK1
4–9VDS · model, body, engine
J
10Model year
1
11Assembly plant
123456
12–17Serial number
WMI (1–3) World Manufacturer Identifier, Volvo uses YV1 · YV4 · LYV · 7JR.
VDS (4–9) model line, body, engine and restraint, position 9 is the check digit.
Model year (10) a single letter or digit for the model year.
Plant (11) the assembly plant where this Volvo was built.
Serial (12–17) the unique production sequence number.

Where is Volvo made?

Volvo is a Swedish manufacturer based in Gothenburg. Cars are built in Sweden, Belgium and China; saloons and estates carry the YV1 WMI while XC SUVs and Cross Country models use YV4.

SE Gothenburg (Torslanda)BE GhentCN ChengduCN DaqingUS Charleston, SC

Popular Volvo models we decode

All variants and years are covered, see the full list further down.

Mid SUV

XC60

Volvo’s best-selling SUV, mild-hybrid and plug-in (Recharge).

Large SUV

XC90

Seven-seat flagship SUV, petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid.

Estate

V60

Mid-size estate, including the rugged V60 Cross Country.

Saloon

S60

Sporty mid-size saloon on the SPA platform.

Compact SUV

XC40

Compact SUV on the CMA platform, also fully electric.

Estate

V90

Large estate and V90 Cross Country.

Why check a Volvo VIN before buying?

A Volvo VIN check helps you avoid odometer fraud, confirm the car matches its documents, reveal outstanding recalls, and verify the exact specification before you commit, essential for imported or cross-border vehicles.

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How to find your Volvo VIN number

The 17-character VIN appears in several places on the car and its paperwork.

Windscreen & door

Through the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, and on the driver's door-jamb sticker.

Engine bay & body

Many Volvo models also stamp the VIN on the engine-bay bulkhead or a strut tower.

Registration documents

The VIN is printed on the registration certificate (V5C / title) and the insurance documents.

Volvo models in our spec database (60)

Every Volvo model and generation we hold specifications for.

142 1967–1974144 1967+145 1967–1974244 1975–1990245 1975–1990262 C 1977–1981264 1980–1982265 1980–1982343 1976–1982345 1979–1982440 1988–1996460 1990–1996480 1986–199566 1975–1981760 1982–1990760 Estate 1985–1990780 1986–1990850 1992–1997850 Estate 1993–1997850 Estate R 1994–1996850 R 1994–1996940 1990–1997940 Estate 1990–1998960 1990–1997960 Estate 1994–1997C30 2006–2013C40 Recharge 2021+C70 2005–2013C70 Convertible 1999–2005C70 Coupe 1996+EM90 2024+EX30 2025+EX90 2022+P1800 1961–1973S40 1996–2012S60 2000–2018S60 Cross Country 2015–2018S60 Polestar 2014+S60 R 2003–2004S70 1997–2000S70 R 1997–1999S80 1998–2016S90 1997–2019V40 1996–2019V40 Cross Country 2012–2019V50 2004–2011V60 2010–2018V60 Cross Country 2015–2018V60 Polestar 2013+V70 1997–2016V70 R 1997–2004V90 1997–2019V90 Cross Country 2016–2019XC40 2017+XC40 Recharge 2020+XC60 2008–2017XC60 Polestar 2018–2021XC70 2004–2016XC70/ V70XC 2000–2004XC90 2002–2019

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Volvo VIN Decoder FAQ

Common questions about checking Volvo vehicle identification numbers.

What is a Volvo VIN decoder?+
A Volvo VIN decoder reads the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number and returns the model, engine, body type, model year, production plant and factory options. Our Volvo VIN checker is free and needs no registration.
How do I decode a Volvo VIN for free?+
Enter the 17-character VIN in the box at the top of the page and submit. The free Volvo VIN checker instantly runs a lookup and returns specifications, recall information and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN located on a Volvo?+
On most Volvo vehicles the VIN is visible at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
How many characters is a Volvo VIN?+
A valid Volvo VIN has exactly 17 characters and never contains the letters I, O or Q, to avoid confusion with the digits 1 and 0.
Where is Volvo made, and how do I tell from the VIN?+
Volvo is associated with Sweden and is built at several plants. The country and plant are encoded in the VIN: Volvo uses WMI prefixes such as YV1 · YV4 · LYV · 7JR, and position 11 identifies the assembly plant.
Is the Volvo VIN decoder really free?+
Yes. Decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free with no account required. A paid full-history report is optional if you also need mileage and theft checks.
Can I check Volvo recalls by VIN?+
Yes. The decoder cross-references Volvo recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada and the EU Safety Gate so you can see whether a specific VIN is affected.
What is the difference between a free decode and a full history report?+
The free decode covers specifications, recalls, safety ratings and emissions. The full report adds mileage verification, stolen-vehicle checks, accident records and ownership history.

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