Why does Emissions test show my 850 is a turbo, when it's not? Topic is solved

DARK_BLU · Post by **DARK_BLU** » 04 Mar 2017, 13:04

Thankfully, my Volvo passed emissions again, this year. Every year, my 96 850 GLT passes emissions testing, but there is one thing that is off, on the print out. The print out shows it as a 2.3 liter Turbo, but it's really a 2.4 Liter NA. Why does emissions testing show my car as a 2.3 liter Turbo, when it's actually not? What could be causing this?

Post by **abscate** » 04 Mar 2017, 13:18

User error in database or entry. These guys aren't rocket surgeons.

DARK_BLU · Post by **DARK_BLU** » 04 Mar 2017, 13:59

Really? Every single year, four years in a row?

Post by **tryingbe** » 04 Mar 2017, 14:02

DARK_BLU wrote:Really? Every single year, four years in a row?

Every year. The computer pulls info from your car's VIN number.

DARK_BLU · Post by **DARK_BLU** » 04 Mar 2017, 15:01

So, that means in theory that this Engine COULD handle a Turbo installation, with Turbo/Exhaust manifold/Exhaust, intercooler w/ piping, and a Turbo ECU? Wouldn't be looking for anything more than 300HP, which as I understand it, this motor could easily handle on stock internals? And before you say "sell it and buy a turbo brick/850R or T5R", that's not an option for me. I have history with this car and will be driving this car for quite a while.

Post by **tryingbe** » 04 Mar 2017, 15:08

DARK_BLU wrote:So, that means in theory that this Engine COULD handle a Turbo installation.

All from a VIN typo? Sure.. why not.

DARK_BLU · Post by **DARK_BLU** » 04 Mar 2017, 15:17

LOL. We're a long way from that kind of insanity, but it's nice to know that this info is coming from the VIN, not a typo.

Post by **erikv11** » 04 Mar 2017, 23:29

It's a typo.

Post by **abscate** » 05 Mar 2017, 02:50

In theory your engine could handle a tyrpo...

Post by **rspi** » 05 Mar 2017, 13:53

Probably has a door replacement with the wrong VIN tag.