VIN -

Post by **Cornholio** » 28 Feb 2006 03:29 pm

Something useful from the VOC:

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/vin_300.shtml

Explains VIN for many Volvos.

Post by **mickt** » 03 Mar 2006 11:13 pm

Good to see but

This is the list of engine types from that link The VIN of my car shows no 23 200 E/O Is this correct for a carbed car and what do the other codes mean?

11=B172
20=B200 K/O
21=B200 K/S
23=200 E/O
22=B200 E/O
25=B200 E/A
28=B200 E/E
27=B200F
53=B14.4E
54=B14.40
55=B14.4S
72=D16

Appreciate any info

Cheers mickt

Post by **foggyjames** » 07 Mar 2006 02:27 am

Interestingly, George Mitchell (Friends of the Volvo 300) claims that all 300s were VIN'd as 340s. Mine is down as a "345", so that tallies. Anyone else?

cheers

James

Post by **redline** » 07 Mar 2006 08:39 am

foggyjames wrote:Interestingly, George Mitchell (Friends of the Volvo 300) cheers James

wasn't he in wham with Andy Ridgeley ??

Post by **mickt** » 07 Mar 2006 11:33 pm

vinning all as 340's is logical as when the change from 345/343 to 340 (1983?) was made was before the 2 litre engine version and also 1.7 one were introduced

mickt

Post by **foggyjames** » 08 Mar 2006 12:18 am

Not quite right there Mick...but...I think you've actually hit the nail on the head indirectly!

The first 2.0 300s were badged with an 'S'....ie: 343/345 DLS/GLS. These versions were never sold here (too early) hence your entirely understandable error. That might well explain the mystering VINning - they were all 340s originally.

Speaking of George, he mentioned you'd joined FOTV3 when I spoke to him last, so I was able to say that I'd met you a number of times!

cheers

James

Post by **mickt** » 09 Mar 2006 10:50 am

Thanks for the kind reply, James . I enjoy reading this forum very much
Joined FOTV3 as I have chanced upon this b200 V3 I own, having however scrapped three others previously. Thanks Pete Farrell I think who was handing out FOTV3 leaflets at the Milton Keynes meet a year ago

I have hardly ever checked engine/chassis nos of my cars -when I see that great long code on MOT/reg etc docs I reassuring note if there is a 345 in the middle somewhere it must be OK

I have worked in a bicycle accessories' company for many years - as a picker/packer actually - I have noted with interest how coding and identifying "products" develops as minor alterations are made over time and knowledge of why and how real changes affect or otherwise what their listings are.

cheers mickt

Post by **petefarrell360** » 09 Mar 2006 07:40 pm

Ah good work Mick, I'm glad you joined up with them, it's a nice little club.

Foggy, I remember you saying about you wondered what had happened with your car, and the VIN, as to whether it had was intended to be a 340, but after checking mine, having never really taken much notice, saw they were all 345 as well, and came to a similar conclusion.

Pete