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"The VIN # on the plate is 2444A1541455 but the VIN # on the dashboard to the left of the driver is VC 24545A1274246."
There's a third location of the VIN. Open the passengers side front door and look at the post (a-pillar) between where the hinges are bolted to the car.
The first VIN, 2444A1541455, is the most correct for a 1980 244, of the two numbers given. The chassis number of 541,455 falls within the proper range for a 1980 244 (482,505 - 588,517), and the first three digits which describe the body type ("244") are correct.
The second VIN, VC24545A1274246, is for a 245 (3rd, 4th, and 5th digits are "245" to designate the body style). The chassis number of 274,246 also falls within the proper range for a 1980 245 (264,755 - 316,497).
The problem with the first VIN is that it's missing the "VC" in the beginning, and it's also missing 2 more digits. I can't tell exactly where the missing digits should go. The "244" is the body style. The "4A" is probably the engine/trans code. The '1' could be a check digit, or it could be the factory that the car was built (Torslanda, Sweden). It depends where the missing digits go, because the 'A' could also be the year (1980). Check the 3rd location to verify the VIN.
Source: www.volvoworld.com
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