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Unable to verify VIN # of Canadian made Volvo

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Old Sep 16th, 2019, 19:55   #1
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I have not been able to locate a valid confirmation of a VIN# from a Canadian made VOLVO amazon, can someone help me out on this please. I tried Hagerty and that did not work either.
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Old Sep 16th, 2019, 20:39   #2
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Volvo didn't start to use "VIN" numbers until 1975 and even then the rules for how a VIN number was made up hadn't been internationally agreed. If your Canadian built Amazon used the same numbering method as the Swedish built cars there should be a chassis number stamped horizontally into the bulkhead, in the engine bay, just above the heater box. As it was stamped before final paint it may be hard to see. Rubbing down the area with wet and dry may be needed. Expect to find about 14 digits with maybe an * after them.
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Volvo didn't start to use "VIN" numbers until 1975 and even then the rules for how a VIN number was made up hadn't been internationally agreed. If your Canadian built Amazon used the same numbering method as the Swedish built cars there should be a chassis number stamped horizontally into the bulkhead, in the engine bay, just above the heater box. As it was stamped before final paint it may be hard to see. Rubbing down the area with wet and dry may be needed. Expect to find about 14 digits with maybe an * after them.
I do have that number, trying to get the number verified with a vin # agency to register in the US is the problem, if my insurance co can't locate it will n ot insure it
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Try sending an email to Volvo Archive.

The contact keeps changing so you may have to do some additional emails to find the right person.


https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...+number&page=2

If that doesn't work try sending an email to

museum@volvo.com

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TKS;

Isn't Hagerty an insurance co?...so why would they be able to help with numbers? You need to locate numbers on the vehicle...for this, see Derek's good info...and have your documentation made out using those...then give the insurance co or agent the number to issue the insurance against...

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I think the OP is looking for an independent source to verify that what he is proposing to his DMV is actually the serial number. I've read about similar issues. Some have successfully used internet info to support their claim.

This might be of some help in this regard.

http://www.volvoamazonpictures.se/pr...production.php

Searching for the appropriate data that supports that the serial number is the "VIN" may help.

My 1800, bought out-of-province is registered with the last digit of the model type - 3, and then the serial number XXXXX. I didn't point out this anomaly at the DMV when i registered it, to avoid opening up a can of worms.

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Isn't Hagerty an insurance co?...so why would they be able to help with numbers? You need to locate numbers on the vehicle...for this, see Derek's good info...and have your documentation made out using those...then give the insurance co or agent the number to issue the insurance against...

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I know it, it is my insurance co. when the vin# kicks back as not valid, they let you know very quick. I was able to verify it yesterday.
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I think the OP is looking for an independent source to verify that what he is proposing to his DMV is actually the serial number. I've read about similar issues. Some have successfully used internet info to support their claim.

This might be of some help in this regard.

http://www.volvoamazonpictures.se/pr...production.php

Searching for the appropriate data that supports that the serial number is the "VIN" may help.

My 1800, bought out-of-province is registered with the last digit of the model type - 3, and then the serial number XXXXX. I didn't point out this anomaly at the DMV when i registered it, to avoid opening up a can of worms.
The vehicle I am talking about has a VIN# consisting of 6 digits vs 14 as required by the DMV on my state, I was able to get the chassis # confirmed and it is also used as the vin# in Canada despite the fact that is only 6 digits. I want to ensure that when this car is registered is done the right way and avoid problems with the space cadets at DMV who cannot walk and chew gum at the same time.
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The vehicle I am talking about has a VIN# consisting of 6 digits vs 14 as required by the DMV on my state, I was able to get the chassis # confirmed and it is also used as the vin# in Canada despite the fact that is only 6 digits. I want to ensure that when this car is registered is done the right way and avoid problems with the space cadets at DMV who cannot walk and chew gum at the same time.
I think we are saying the same thing, or am i missing something?
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The first 6 digits are the model and body type the rest is the actual chassis number. Example here.
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