'95 850 Emissions Test

wdckwrth · Post by **wdckwrth** » 27 Feb 2010, 14:42

Got the notification that I need to go in for a MD emissions test. The form says they do all cars up to '95 with tailpipe but I was wondering if they can do it with the OBD since this is (after all) an "ahead of the times" Volvo. Thanks.

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 27 Feb 2010, 20:52

Since you have an NA - per your sig - you likely only have OBD-I capability. The '94 and '95 turbos have OBD-II capability.
Thank God I am not where you are but it sounds like you will need to do a tailpipe test. I would have several miles on the highway to get the car good and warm before I went in for the test.

...Lee

Post by **polskamafia mjl** » 27 Feb 2010, 21:11

This might be a myth but it hasn't failed me yet...try filling up with premium gas before you go in. Like Lee said, get her warmed up as well. Good luck!

Post by **wheelsup** » 27 Feb 2010, 22:21

My 1995 NA has an OBDII port

Post by **polskamafia mjl** » 28 Feb 2010, 01:47

On my 96 they do the emission test through the OBD II interface. I wonder they wouldn't do it for yours...

wdckwrth · Post by **wdckwrth** » 28 Feb 2010, 08:39

Thanks guys.

My 850 is NA and it does have the OBD-II port right in front of the gear shift. My assumption is that if the car has the OBD-II port they will use it no matter the year of the vehicle. Wheelsup has that been your experience in NC or have they stopped doing emissions testing there? I am going to run it good before I go in.

Post by **wheelsup** » 28 Feb 2010, 10:16

Well I am currently in NC but have FL tags, FL doesn't do inspections. So I actually haven't ever brought my Volvo in to do an inspection. My wife on the other hand has a '98 VW Jetta and when they check the emissions in NC they just check if there is a CEL on.

However you can call an inspection station I'm sure they will tell you what the procedure is. If you have a 95 and down in NC, I believe they did away with the tail pipe test a few years ago. Of course, other states will vary.