240 General: - Decoding The VIN Number.

JimLasVegas · Sep 25th, 2007, 22:33

I'm confused. Somewhere in my travels around this site, somebody posted a breakdown of what the numbers and letters of the VIN actually mean. Mind doesn't seem to conform or correspond to the answer posted.

My VIN is as follows:
YV1AX4726E2244840

Anyone out there with any insight?

minesa240x3 · Sep 26th, 2007, 00:21

Hi Jim your VIN does look different!maybe the vin is different over in your country? Mine is so much different:YV1245277N1******

YV1=Manufacturer code.

245= 200 series,four cylinder,five door.

27= Engine type.B200FT.

7= gearbox. AW 70/71.

N= Model year. 1992.

1= Country of origin. Sweden.

******= unique chassis number.
Well that's mine but I can't work yours out at all.
The AX4 part is wierd.
Regards Brian.

cumbrianmale · Sep 26th, 2007, 01:11

US must have used a different designation.

Our VIN decoder doesn't seem to fit.

Paul Clifton · Sep 26th, 2007, 22:42

AX designation in the VIN is USA and Canada only and signifies A = model only and X (depending on year) door and seat belt configuration?????
It's an 'over the pond' thing!

Paul.

marcmarel · Sep 27th, 2007, 10:27

When in Rome act like the Romans. Look at this, has a US VIN decoder somewhere.

http://www.vlvworld.com/indexframe.html

minesa240x3 · Sep 30th, 2007, 02:55

Thanks marcmarel I found that link very interesting,nice to see the american versions.can't remember seeing that much info about the brit 240's?
Regards Brian.

chesters6 · Sep 30th, 2007, 09:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by cumbrianmale

US must have used a different designation.

Our VIN decoder doesn't seem to fit.

doesen't mention the B230k engine either

gloster_man · Oct 2nd, 2007, 03:29

Doesn't mention the B200 and B230 engines [mine's a '27', B200F].

The VLVworld list includes some, but not their VIN designations.

Maybe a Moderator could update the VIN Decoder? (Here's hoping.)

marcmarel · Oct 2nd, 2007, 08:35

This one does have the B200F, and more:

http://www.volvo200.org/modellen/chassisnummer.htm

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Sep 26th, 2007, 00:21	#2
minesa240x3 loyalty Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: faraway View Photos By: minesa240x3	Hi Jim your VIN does look different!maybe the vin is different over in your country? Mine is so much different:YV1245277N1**** YV1=Manufacturer code. 245= 200 series,four cylinder,five door. 27= Engine type.B200FT. 7= gearbox. AW 70/71. N= Model year. 1992. 1= Country of origin. Sweden. ****= unique chassis number. Well that's mine but I can't work yours out at all. The AX4 part is wierd. Regards Brian.

Sep 27th, 2007, 10:27	#5
marcmarel Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2011 10:40 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maasland	When in Rome act like the Romans. Look at this, has a US VIN decoder somewhere. http://www.vlvworld.com/indexframe.html

Sep 30th, 2007, 02:55	#6
minesa240x3 loyalty Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:16 Join Date: May 2006 Location: faraway View Photos By: minesa240x3	Thanks marcmarel I found that link very interesting,nice to see the american versions.can't remember seeing that much info about the brit 240's? Regards Brian.

Oct 2nd, 2007, 03:29	#8
gloster_man VOC Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2023 00:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gravesend, Kent	Doesn't mention the B200 and B230 engines [mine's a '27', B200F]. The VLVworld list includes some, but not their VIN designations. Maybe a Moderator could update the VIN Decoder? (Here's hoping.)

Oct 2nd, 2007, 08:35	#9
marcmarel Member Last Online: Mar 3rd, 2011 10:40 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maasland	This one does have the B200F, and more: http://www.volvo200.org/modellen/chassisnummer.htm

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