
1 &2 show the location of two of the plates, number 2 is the VIN only,
1 is under the hood on the inside of the fender.
3 is the Vechicle type
4 is for the model year, P=1993, R=1994, S=1995, T=1996, V=1997, W=1998
5 is Factory code, 1=Sweden, 2=Belgium, 3=Canada, 4=Thailand, 5=Malaysia, 7=Indonesia, 8=Phillipines, H=Special cars
6 is the Chassis number
7 is Manufacture code YV1 is Sweden, Volvo
8 is Vechicle type, L=850
9 is number of doors, S=4door, W=5door
10 is Engine Type, 50=B5234T4, 51=B5252S, 55=5254FS, 57=B52334FT, 58=B5234T5
11 is an emissions code
12 is a check figure
13 is the model year
14 Factory code
15 is the Vechicle serial number
16 is market code
17 is the interior Trim code
18 is the paint code number for the car
19 Special vechicle number
20 is Spring support
21 Stabilizer bar front
22 Shock absorbers rear
23 is the rear spring
24 Stabilizer bar rear
25 is Bump rubber rear, front.
Most of the information on the ID plate is used by the parts department when they need interior trim code, paint codes or suspension information.