Where is the engine number located on the older S80 model?
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The engine number of the older S80 model is located at the junction between the engine block and the transmission, typically consisting of a combination of 7 to 8 digits and letters. In addition to the above method, the engine number can also be found through the following four ways: The vehicle's driving license displays the engine number, usually located on the second to last line; The motor vehicle registration certificate records the engine number; The purchase invoice of the car includes the engine number; The vehicle purchase tax payment certificate states the engine number. It is important to note that the engine number is not the same as the engine model. The engine model refers to the specifications and size of the engine within the manufacturer's lineup, and engine models can be the same. On the other hand, the engine number refers to the production number of the engine, where each engine can only have one unique engine number, and no two engines share the same number.
I'm a seasoned mechanic specializing in old Volvos. The engine number location on the classic S80 is quite tricky. You'll be confused if you look directly under the hood - it's hidden on the rear side of the engine block near the firewall. You need to lean in and wipe off the grease to see the stamped number. There are variations by model year: for pre-2000 2.9L engines, it's under the intake manifold; for pre-2006 2.5T models, you must remove the crankcase vent pipe to reveal it. The most troublesome one I've handled was a 2004 model - needed a mirror to take the imprint. My advice: feel for the raised surface on the right rear of the engine block - it's faster than visual search. Important reminder: the barcode near the oil dipstick isn't the engine number, that's just the part number.
