I just ralized this EU based parts factory likely uses YY-MM-DD format,so that's the original alternator from 2012 (just 54k miles later), and I wasted lots of time on an imaginary invoice/receipt and a post. Sorry Guys.

Volvo 31285627 C83HC 12-10-22 Made in Spain EL7 -> 14V 95-150A 0 125 711 002 ============= above is exact text on back of Generator (alternator) ========== The local Volvo Dealership Parts guy informed me that this label entitles me to exchange the part, as it has a two year warranty, if I can produ...