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VIN question S70 1998

posted by  Yannis on  Mon Jan 28 02:12 CST 2002
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You just subtract that number from the last six of the VIN. Even then, it is relative as to "when" your car got completed and rolled of the assembly line. After the metal parts are welded and a frame is assembled, then it is dipped into the electrolytic soup mix and then painted. Once painted, then the VIN is assigned. But, your car could be delayed because a certain part was not available or because some damage occurred and they had to repair it therefore it was pulled aside and other cars with higher "last 6 of the VIN" went ahead of it. That means although your car a lower VIN, it is possible that a bunch of other cars with higher VINs were rolled off the final assembly line before yours.


Yannis
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2001 V70 T-5M, Classic Red/Graphite Lthr., Sunroof, Cold Weather, Dolby Surr. Sound, Rear Spoiler, 17' 'Tethys' alloys






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