Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Vehicle Series Code - Position 8
The 8th number in VIN is the emissions code. Description is as follows:
- 5 (S40 & V40)
Without EGR, without air pump, equipped with OBDII, variable valve timing-exhaust, close-coupled catalyst, underfloor catalyst, Siemens engine management, Running Loss (RuLo) EVAP system, On-board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR). - T (S60 & V70: Engine Code 61)
Without EGR, without air pump, equipped with OBDII, variable valve timing-intake and exhaust, manifold close-coupled catalyst plus underfloor catalyst, Denso engine management, Running Loss (RuLo) EVAP system, On-board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR). - D (S60, V70, V70, S80: Engine Codes 53, 56, 58, 90)
Without EGR, without air pump, equipped with OBDII, variable valve timing-exhaust, under floor catalyst, Bosch ME 7.01 engine management, Running Loss (RuLo) EVAP system, On-board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR). - H (S60 AWD, V70 AWD, V70XC AWD, XC90 FWD, XC90 AWD: Engine Code 59)
Without EGR, without air pump, equipped with OBDII, variable valve timing-intake and exhaust, under floor catalyst, Bosch ME 7.01 engine management, Running Loss (RuLo) EVAP system, On-board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR). - D (S80: Engine Code 91)
Without EGR, without air pump, equipped with OBDII, variable valve timing-intake and exhaust, close-coupled catalyst plus underfloor catalyst, Bosch ME 7.01 engine management, Running Loss (RuLo) EVAP system, On-board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR). - H (XC90: Engine Code 91)
Without EGR, without air pump, equipped with OBDII, variable valve timing-intake and exhaust, under floor catalyst, Bosch ME 7.01 engine management, Running Loss (RuLo) EVAP system, On-board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR). - D (S80, Engine Code 92)
Without EGR, without air pump, equipped with OBDII, variable valve timing-intake, close-coupled catalyst, underfloor catalyst, Bosch ME 7.01 engine management, Running Loss (RuLo) EVAP system, On-board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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