Volvo VIN Decoder
Since 2010, Volvo Cars has been owned by Chinese automaker Geely. Models like the S90, S60, and XC60 are manufactured at Volvo's Daqing factory in Heilongjiang, China. Our Volvo VIN decoder provides access to Chinese databases no other service can reach:
Engine, body style, drivetrain, trim for all China-made Volvo models (S90, S60, XC60)
Identify: Daqing (China), Torslanda (Sweden), Ghent (Belgium), or Ridgeville (USA) — from the WMI code
Position 10 reveals model year (N=2022, P=2023, R=2024, S=2025, T=2026)
Chinese traffic authority records and insurance claims — unavailable on Carfax or AutoCheck
Previous owners, registration history, transfer dates
Cross-referenced against the SAMR recall database
China-made Volvos use WMI codes LVY (sedans) and LYV (SUVs). Swedish Volvos use YV1/YV4, American ones use 7JR/7JD. The first three characters of the VIN reveal exactly where your Volvo was built:
| Position(s) | Name | Volvo Specific Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI Code | LVY = Daqing, sedans (S90, S60) | LYV = Daqing, SUVs (XC60, XC90) | YV1/YV4 = Sweden | 7JR/7JD = USA |
| 4–8 | Vehicle Descriptor (VDS) | Model, body style, engine type, restraint system |
| 9 | Check Digit | Verification digit (0–9 or X) |
| 10 | Model Year | N=2022 | P=2023 | R=2024 | S=2025 | T=2026 |
| 11 | Plant Code | Daqing, Torslanda, Ghent, or Ridgeville |
| 12–17 | Production Sequence | 6-digit sequential number uniquely identifying the vehicle |
Visible through the windshield, lower left corner near the A-pillar
Compliance sticker at door latch height when you open the driver's door
Stamped on the firewall or chassis rail inside the engine compartment
Registration certificate, insurance documents, import certificate
Our decoder works with any Volvo manufactured in China (VIN starts with L). Enter your VIN above to decode:
Volvo S90
Mid-size Sedan
Made in: China (Daqing)
WMI: LVY
Volvo S60
Compact Sedan
Made in: China (Daqing)
WMI: LVY
Volvo XC60
Mid-size SUV
Made in: China (Daqing)
WMI: LYV
Volvo XC90
Full-size SUV
Made in: Sweden / China
WMI: YV4 / LYV
Volvo XC40
Compact SUV
Made in: Belgium / China
WMI: YV4 / LYV
Volvo EX30
Subcompact SUV EV
Made in: China (Taizhou)
WMI: LYV
Volvo EX90
Full-size SUV EV
Made in: USA / China
WMI: 7JD / LYV
We are the only Volvo VIN decoder with direct access to Chinese government vehicle databases. If your Volvo was built at the Daqing factory (VIN starts with LVY or LYV), we can check:
Records for every type-approved Volvo sold in China
National vehicle registration database
Accident records, violations, insurance claims
Stolen and flagged vehicle records
Official Volvo recalls with VIN ranges
Claims history, damage assessments
Yes. Basic vehicle specs, manufacturing origin, and model details are free. Full history reports with accident records and ownership from Chinese databases are available as paid reports.
LVY and LYV are Volvo's Chinese WMI codes registered to Daqing Volvo Car Manufacturing Co Ltd. LVY is used for sedans (S90, S60) and LYV for SUVs (XC60, XC90). 'L' indicates China. Swedish Volvos use YV1/YV4, American ones use 7JR/7JD.
The Volvo S90, S60, and XC60 are manufactured at Volvo's Daqing (Heilongjiang) factory. These China-made Volvos have VINs starting with LVY (sedans) or LYV (SUVs). European and US models start with YV1/YV4 or 7JR/7JD respectively.
Yes. If your Volvo was manufactured in China (VIN starts with L), our reports include Chinese traffic authority records and insurance claims — unavailable through Carfax, AutoCheck, or any non-Chinese checker.
Volvo Cars has been owned by Chinese automaker Geely since 2010. Volvo's Daqing factory primarily produces models for the Chinese domestic market and for export. The S90, for example, is manufactured exclusively in China for all global markets.
Our Chinese database access only works for Volvos manufactured in China (VIN starting with L). For Swedish-made Volvos (YV1/YV4), standard European VIN decoders are more appropriate.