Type designations

Knowing the car's detailed information can help facilitate contact with a Volvo dealer and when ordering spare parts and accessories.

Labels

Label locations
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Label locations
  1. 1Product label
  2. 2Engine number label
  3. 3Gearbox label

The product label is located on the right-hand door pillar and will be visible when the door is opened.

The engine number label is located on the engine. For certain engine alternatives, there is no label. In these cases you can read the engraved engine code on the engine instead.

The gearbox label is located on the gearbox.

Product label
Product label
Engine number label
Engine number label
Gearbox label
Gearbox label
Examples of information you can find on the product label:
  • Build date
  • Vehicle identification number
  • Weight information
  • Code designation for exterior colour

 Note

Specific information for Australia

The vehicle build date is the calendar month and year in which the body and powertrain assemblies were conjoined and the vehicle was driven from the production line.

 Note

Labels depicted in this manual are generic representations of those found around your car. The manual only contains their location and what kind of information they hold. Find the actual label for specific information about your car.

 Tip

For many markets, more information can also be found in the car's registration document.