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volvoman
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Post by volvoman » 16 Jun 2016 02:06 pm

VIN Plate " XLB345573MC805457 " I tried to interpret that code

XLB Volvo 345
engine 57 which I couldn't find
3 "5 speed man. trans."
M "1991"
C plant location


Ironically I have Volvo 340 but if anybody can interpret it better, be my guest

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Re: VIN

Post by mac » 01 Jul 2016 09:21 am

I agree with the interpretation.

XLB = VIN code for Volvo
345 = Model type - 3 series, 4 cylinder engine, 5 doors (hatchback)
57 = Engine type - cannot find - only 53,54,& 55 (B14.4E,14.4O,& 14.4S) begin with 5 - only 27 (B200F) ends with 7
It is probable that this code was allocated to a B14.0E fitted with a 2way catalytic converter (which fits with 1991)
3 = Gearbox MT5 (M47IIR)
M = Model year 1991
C = Manufacturing plant - Born, The Netherlands
805457 = Sequential chassis number.

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Re: VIN

Post by bogbasic » 01 Jul 2016 11:43 am

Show-off! {^¿^}
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
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Re: VIN

Post by mac » 01 Jul 2016 11:46 am

Naturally!

Now, bow before me worm
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