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Free Volvo 940 VIN Decoder

Decode your Volvo 940 VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 17 variants (1990–1997). No registration.

1990–1997 17 variants PetrolDiesel
Volvo 940
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Volvo 940 specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each 940 variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.3L Turbo 4AT RWD (165 HP) 1990–1997 Petrol 2.3 L 162 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
2.3L Turbo 5MT RWD (165 HP) 1990–1997 Petrol 2.3 L 162 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.0L Turbo 5MT RWD (155 HP) 1990–1997 Petrol 2.0 L 153 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.3L 4AT RWD (155 HP) 1990–1997 Petrol 2.3 L 153 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
2.3L 5MT RWD (155 HP) 1990–1997 Petrol 2.3 L 153 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.3L Turbo 4AT RWD (135 HP) 1990–1997 Petrol 2.3 L 133 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
2.3L Turbo 5MT RWD (135 HP) 1990–1997 Petrol 2.3 L 133 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.3L 4AT RWD (131 HP) 1990–1997 Petrol 2.3 L 129 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
2.3L 5MT RWD (131 HP) 1990–1997 Petrol 2.3 L 129 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.4L TD 4AT RWD (122 HP) 1990–1997 Diesel 2.4 L 121 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
2.4L TD 5MT RWD (122 HP) 1990–1997 Diesel 2.4 L 121 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.3L 4AT RWD (116 HP) 1990–1997 Petrol 2.3 L 114 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
2.3L 5MT RWD (116 HP) 1990–1997 Petrol 2.3 L 114 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.0L 5MT RWD (112 HP) 1990–1997 Petrol 2.0 L 110 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.4L TD 4AT RWD (109 HP) 1990–1997 Diesel 2.4 L 107 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp RWD —
2.4L TD 5MT RWD (109 HP) 1990–1997 Diesel 2.4 L 107 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
2.4L D 5MT RWD (82 HP) 1990–1997 Diesel 2.4 L 80 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —

Specifications are indicative, from open data (cardata.wiki). Decode your VIN above to confirm the exact build.

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Other 940 generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Volvo 940 VIN FAQ

What does a Volvo 940 VIN tell you?+
A Volvo 940 VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Volvo 940?+
Look 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).
What years was the Volvo 940 made?+
Our database covers the Volvo 940 for model years 1990–1997, across 17 variants.
Is the Volvo 940 VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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