Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Volvo
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Volvo 960 Factory Service Manual (1991-1997)01 · 0 Administration
01 · General

0 Administration (Specifications, other): 00 General information

Make
Volvo
Model
900 Series 960 Factory Service Manual
Year
1991–1997
Section
00 General information › Specifications, other › Specifications
0 AdministrationSpecifications

Specifications

Specifications, other

Applies to: 1991–1992; B230FT

Type plate

Specifications

On panel above right side headlamp.

Shows, among other things, identification number (type designation).

Identification plate (type designation)

Scandinavia : Plate on upper, rear stay in luggage compartment.

USA, Canada : Plate located on top left of dashboard.

Other markets : No plate.

Decoding of identification number (type designation)

Specifications
  1. 1. Engine type
  2. 2. Chassis number (Serial number)
  3. 3. Year model
Engine typeModel year code letter
23 = B 200 KF = 1985
24 = B 200 E
26 = B 200 ET
81 = B 230 A
83 = B 230 K
84 = B 230 E
86 = B 230 ET
87 = B 230 FT
88 = B 230 F

Engine serial number and part number

Specifications

Stamped in left side of engine (behind distributor on B 230 A).

On the timing gear case is a label showing engine type, Part Number and serial number.

Parts & tools for this job For 1991 Volvo 900 Series

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