https://www.yousendit.com/download/UmNKZ28yRStRYThLSkE9PQ

here is a link for an excel file i uploaded (good only a for week) listing every paint code volvo ever used and the relevant models they were used upon. cut and paste the above link to get the file.

here is more explanation of the paint codes and how to read them.


because of my recent front end mishap i have gotten more aware about this fast. maybe you can use them as well or save for the future.

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The paint colour code identifies the original paint color of the body. The code is found on the vehicle identification plate usually located under the bonnet. The same colour code was used on different Volvo models. For example the dark blue code 96 was used on the Volvo 120 and 140 Series. Of course both are exactly the same colour. Also note that particular colour codes may have more than one colour name for marketing purposes.
Some cars will have -1, -2 or -3 in the paint code, such as 100-1. The -1, -2, -3 refer to a different shade of the colour. -1 being a lighter shade and -3 being a darker shade.
Volvo originally used a 140° Enamel paint, mostly Glasurit or Herberts.
For the repair-market there was an 80° Enamel air-drying paint available.
Volvo's paint codes were changed from December 1988. Both solvent and water based paints are now used on cars. In order to easily identity extra digits have been introduced which indicate if the paint is solvent or water based or has another quality
Exmple: 850 has the paint code 189-21. The first three digits (189 in this case) is for Volvo's colour code 189 Polar White
The fourth digit stands for:
1 = BASF (Glasurit)
2 = Herberts (STANDOX)
3 = Beckers
4 = IDAC/Dupont
5 = Sikkens
6, 7, and 9 = not used
8 = IVI
The fifth digit stands for:
1 = solvent based
2 = water based Metallic/Pearl + Varnish
3 = water based Solid + Varnish
4 = solvent based Solid + Varnish
5 = solvent based Pearl shine + Varnish*
6 = water based Solid/Metallic/Pearl + 2 component Varnish
7 = water based Solid/Metallic/Pearl + powder Varnish
8, 9 = not used
*Because of the transparent pearl coat this concept includes a solid colour which is applied under the pearl coat

Thanks for posting that. I downloaded the files and captured your above notes, and posted them on my web site for easy future reference for us all. I suggest this be added to the FAQ or something.

See http://www.nuceng.ca/bill/volvo/volvohome.htm#LINKS

Bill

I set this up in the FAQ. When I send out the new edition, it will be available.
Steve
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See the 700/900 FAQ at the drop-down menu above right.

Thanks great Steve. Seems to me we need a separate FAQ for generic items.

Bill

Thanks!