Suspension: - 6 digit code

velocitysurfer · Aug 7th, 2011, 11:23

Is there a definitive guide to the 6 digit code on the VIN plate wrt suspension?

From searching on the forum, I know that the id plate thats on the firewall in the engine bay, bottom left corner has a 6 digit alphanumeric code(postion 1-number 2-letter 3-letter 4-number 5-letter 6-letter. first 2 digits is front spring code, 3rd is front antiroll bar- 4and 5 is rear spring code and 6 is rear antiroll bar.

Is there a list of what each of the codes means and corresponding part numbers?

Mine is 2BV1BX

Baffler · Aug 7th, 2011, 13:13

Each six digit code is specific to what supsension was chosen at time of order.

I don't believe there's an available website to compare codes against part numbers so you'll need access to the Volvo mainframe to determine what is what. There are so many different variations of spring it's quite taxing just looking at VADIS

Options for the phase 1 are a totally different kettle of fish

See for yourself:

960kg · Aug 7th, 2011, 17:03

...Hello Baffler, i had a look as well in Vadis and the only time a part no. comes up is if your in a suspension kit......i put my VIN into it and still did not get a single part number for springs only a part number by a colour code......but i did learn that the codes on the 2001 VIN plate are different to what`s on My T4 VIN plate ...the plate is blank where the suspension codes are suppose to be and numbers in the other gaps on the plate which relate to "Who Knows"......

owenscomp · Jul 10th, 2013, 14:26

Once you know your suspension codes, this site is handy for matching the corresponding suspension parts. The following page pertains to parts for rear suspensions:

http://www.swedishautoparts.com/S40/..._ABSORBER_REAR

Syked69 · Jun 24th, 2015, 04:25

The attached PDF outlines the what each of the 6 digits are.

http://www.swedishautoparts.com/S40/...ion-front.html is a good reference to find the corresponding volvo part numbers

loely · May 7th, 2017, 17:40

I never did think there were so much different parts for each type.
I will be buzzy for a while
tnx all

ww1dm1 · May 19th, 2017, 13:51

Hmm, the bottom left space on my VIN plate (under the color code) is blank, so is the bottom right. What does that mean?

Aug 7th, 2011, 11:23	#1
velocitysurfer Member Last Online: Dec 8th, 2013 04:19 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Swadlincote / Derbyshire	6 digit code Is there a definitive guide to the 6 digit code on the VIN plate wrt suspension? From searching on the forum, I know that the id plate thats on the firewall in the engine bay, bottom left corner has a 6 digit alphanumeric code(postion 1-number 2-letter 3-letter 4-number 5-letter 6-letter. first 2 digits is front spring code, 3rd is front antiroll bar- 4and 5 is rear spring code and 6 is rear antiroll bar. Is there a list of what each of the codes means and corresponding part numbers? Mine is 2BV1BX __________________ Current: 51 Reg, Volvo S40 T4 Previous: R Reg (R9*9VUD), Volvo V40 T4

Aug 7th, 2011, 17:03	#3
960kg Premier Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2022 12:25 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mercville	...Hello Baffler, i had a look as well in Vadis and the only time a part no. comes up is if your in a suspension kit......i put my VIN into it and still did not get a single part number for springs only a part number by a colour code......but i did learn that the codes on the 2001 VIN plate are different to what`s on My T4 VIN plate ...the plate is blank where the suspension codes are suppose to be and numbers in the other gaps on the plate which relate to "Who Knows"...... __________________ Mercedes C320CDI Sport Estate 3 litre V6 7 Gear Auto Remap 290bhp 628Nm torque @ 1600revs 45.1mpg

Jul 10th, 2013, 14:26	#4
owenscomp New Member Last Online: Jul 10th, 2013 15:17 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sunny Ohio	Website Helps Match Suspension Codes to Parts Once you know your suspension codes, this site is handy for matching the corresponding suspension parts. The following page pertains to parts for rear suspensions: http://www.swedishautoparts.com/S40/..._ABSORBER_REAR

May 7th, 2017, 17:40	#6
loely Member Last Online: Aug 19th, 2018 12:57 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: heers	rear springs I never did think there were so much different parts for each type. I will be buzzy for a while tnx all

May 19th, 2017, 13:51	#7
ww1dm1 What is this I don't even Last Online: Aug 31st, 2017 08:01 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: *	Hmm, the bottom left space on my VIN plate (under the color code) is blank, so is the bottom right. What does that mean?

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