Why "Ovlov"?

Ecurie Ecosse · Sep 3rd, 2012, 22:04

Hi Guys

Why is "Ovlov" used as a nick name for Volvo?

Is it simply because it is Volvo spelt backwards, or is there anything else to it?

dew1911 · Sep 3rd, 2012, 22:06

Simply spelt backwards, like Subaru becomes "U R A Bus"

Back in the early 80's my grandad had a Volvo wagon (Either an F7 or the one before) when they had the individual big letters across the bonnet so he swapped them round to read OVLOV, used to get some right looks.

volvorocks · Sep 3rd, 2012, 22:14

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Originally Posted by dew1911

Simply spelt backwards, like Subaru becomes "U R A Bus"

Back in the early 80's my grandad had a Volvo wagon (Either an F7 or the one before) when they had the individual big letters across the bonnet so he swapped them round to read OVLOV, used to get some right looks.

............but would kinda read VOLVO in a rear view mirror.......!

GMad · Sep 3rd, 2012, 23:51

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Originally Posted by Ecurie Ecosse

Hi GuysWhy is "Ovlov" used as a nick name for Volvo?

It isn't in my house!

My cars nickname is "Lardy Tugboat".

subaqua · Sep 4th, 2012, 05:38

one of the bike magazines ( bike funnily enough) in the 80s/90s used to have a cartoon strip where the character (Ogri) met aliens who had big lumbering bikes made by WMB (BMW) they were from the planet ovlov. stems from the beleif that Volvo drivers drive into bikers lots.

IME doesn't matter what car is driven, a crap driver is a crap driver

The Thong · Sep 4th, 2012, 07:01

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Originally Posted by Ecurie Ecosse

Hi Guys

Why is "Ovlov" used as a nick name for Volvo?

Is it simply because it is Volvo spelt backwards, or is there anything else to it?

I used to see a few Volvo's where the driver had moved the lettering around..... Heh, I'd forgotten about that

TT

cam · Sep 4th, 2012, 08:24

mcn, motor cycle news used to have a cartoon strip called planet ovlov.

ajaycad · Sep 4th, 2012, 09:44

Yep, agree with subaqua, the first time I heard the term "OVLOV" was in Bike magazines OGRI cartoon strip. As well as being a V50 owner, I also have a Yamaha 1200 VMax that comes out on warm sunny summer days (not used much this year then!!). You can imagine the banter I got from fellow bikers when they found out I had bought a Volvo.....and I also agree, its who's behind the steering wheel that counts not the make of car !

popuptoaster · Sep 4th, 2012, 11:55

The idea was that when a Volvo driver hit a biker, he would leave an imprint of the letters OVLOV somewhere on the biker.

This has been knocking around biker lore for a long time and was simply picked up by the mags and used for comedy effect.

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Ecurie Ecosse Senior Member Last Online: Aug 28th, 2023 20:53 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edinburgh	Why "Ovlov"? Hi Guys Why is "Ovlov" used as a nick name for Volvo? Is it simply because it is Volvo spelt backwards, or is there anything else to it?

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subaqua Master Member Last Online: Dec 7th, 2019 15:46 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London	one of the bike magazines ( bike funnily enough) in the 80s/90s used to have a cartoon strip where the character (Ogri) met aliens who had big lumbering bikes made by WMB (BMW) they were from the planet ovlov. stems from the beleif that Volvo drivers drive into bikers lots. IME doesn't matter what car is driven, a crap driver is a crap driver Last edited by subaqua; Sep 4th, 2012 at 05:45.

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popuptoaster Master Member Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2018 19:03 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Essex	The idea was that when a Volvo driver hit a biker, he would leave an imprint of the letters OVLOV somewhere on the biker. This has been knocking around biker lore for a long time and was simply picked up by the mags and used for comedy effect. __________________ 2.3 Turbo "Celebration"

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dew1911 I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2012 12:11 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Holme	Simply spelt backwards, like Subaru becomes "U R A Bus" Back in the early 80's my grandad had a Volvo wagon (Either an F7 or the one before) when they had the individual big letters across the bonnet so he swapped them round to read OVLOV, used to get some right looks.

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cam Premier Member Last Online: Jun 8th, 2024 09:36 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: llanhari	mcn, motor cycle news used to have a cartoon strip called planet ovlov.

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ajaycad 1200 VMax Rider Last Online: Jan 7th, 2017 19:46 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cornwall	Yep, agree with subaqua, the first time I heard the term "OVLOV" was in Bike magazines OGRI cartoon strip. As well as being a V50 owner, I also have a Yamaha 1200 VMax that comes out on warm sunny summer days (not used much this year then!!). You can imagine the banter I got from fellow bikers when they found out I had bought a Volvo.....and I also agree, its who's behind the steering wheel that counts not the make of car !

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