need link for "free" Volvo VIN search Topic is solved

dgcantrellsr · Post by **dgcantrellsr** » 04 Dec 2016, 08:51

I think I saw one on here somewhere. But evidently I can't find it.

Post by **JRL** » 04 Dec 2016, 10:25

What are you trying to find or find out?

dgcantrellsr · Post by **dgcantrellsr** » 04 Dec 2016, 11:55

I am looking to buy a volvo and would like to run vin for all work done on it.

beigg · Post by **beigg** » 04 Dec 2016, 15:53

If it was captured and then reported by the establishment of said work, it will show the information in which was described in that report.

I find most of those descriptions to be vague at best and further inquiry to the prior owner is sought. If the person is willing and is honest, they might release that information to you. Operative words are, willing, honest, might.

Post by **abscate** » 05 Dec 2016, 05:10

You need to assess the maintenance record of a car in person. Data from these searches often leaves stuff out anyway. My accident on my 99 didn't show up but is apoarent to anyone buying it.

These cars are now 10-15 years old with 150-225k miles on them.

Occasionally the original owner creampuff comes up, but most of the time it's owner 2

Code words.." it's been a great car for me ...." means I drove it for three years without maintenance and now want to pass that bill on to the next fish

Post by **jimmy57** » 05 Dec 2016, 06:05

I know of no free site for anything like that on any model. The sites doing that were ad supported and free until they built reputation. They were never very complete as repair orders don't get database dumped from many sources even today. The car could have extensive body repairs done at a small body shop not paid by insurance and it will not show even on the best sites.

dgcantrellsr · Post by **dgcantrellsr** » 05 Dec 2016, 18:02

Thanks for the responses !