I thought I had a M.Y. 1998...

eb2143 · Post by **eb2143** » 11 Oct 2006, 16:30

So I'm still pretty sure the car is a 1998 (second hand to me), my manual is for a 1998 and I have the three options on the transmission (W E S [i heard they did away with these after 98 or 99?])

But what I am confused on is that, from the label on the door, the car was produced in June of 1998. In every other car I have ever seen a, for example, model year 2001 is produced from January to December of 2000.

Is volvo different in this respect or do I have a 99?

atikovi · Post by **atikovi** » 11 Oct 2006, 17:38

What is the VIN? I'll check my VADIS.

eb2143 · Post by **eb2143** » 11 Oct 2006, 17:51

YV1LS5671W1548577

atikovi · Post by **atikovi** » 11 Oct 2006, 18:40

It shows as a 1998 model in VADIS.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 11 Oct 2006, 18:42

Be aware that some later model '98 S70's have some different components from the earlier '98's...one being a different timing belt and tensioner.

atikovi · Post by **atikovi** » 11 Oct 2006, 18:55

Also the production date can be misleading. Up until 5 or 10 years ago most new model year cars began to be sold in the fall before the actual model year. Now its even sooner. The new '07 Mercedes S-class has been available since this spring, as well as the new Dodge Caliber. The only way to be sure of the actual and legal model year is by the 10th character in the VIN. For example:

S=1995
T=1996
V=1997
W=1998
X=1999
Y=2000
1=2001
2=2002
3=2003
4=2004 etc.