Volvo 960 1993
Vehicle Details: Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
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Sub-models: - 960 Wagon - 960 Series -
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the MPG of a 1993 Volvo 960?
- The 1993 Volvo 960 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 15 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 23 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1993 Volvo 960?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1993 Volvo 960 can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1993 Volvo 960?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1993 Volvo 960 is $3000.
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Where is the 1993 Volvo 960 produced?
- The 1993 Volvo 960 is produced in Rockleigh SmÅland, Sweden.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 960
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.9 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 2MODE CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 16.5283 City mpg for fuel type 1, 15 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.9 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 60010 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3000 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Vehicle record id 10102 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 17 Model name (carline) 960 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 94 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 19.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 32.0 EPA vehicle size class Midsize Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 2MODE CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 960 Wagon
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.9 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 2MODE CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 16.5283 City mpg for fuel type 1, 15 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 2.9 Drive axle type Rear-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 60010 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3000 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 39 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 95 Vehicle record id 10211 Model name (carline) 960 Wagon Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 19.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 32.0 EPA vehicle size class Midsize-Large Station Wagons You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -5250 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 2MODE CLKUP Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- TJ 35503 - EQUIPMENT: Panoramic sunroof, sealing strip has a gap
- Service Manager - EQUIPMENT: Shipping and handling of volvo lithium-ion 48v mild hybrid battery to global battery solutions (gbs)
- 356EN01 - EQUIPMENT: Vida qr scanner mobile app
- ST-001-2020-09-1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Mandatory tool list bulletin: volvo mandatory special tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair volvo cars. They are used in development of volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
- ST-001-2020-06-2 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Mandatory tool list bulletin: volvo mandatory special tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair volvo cars. They are used in development of volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
- ST-001-2020-01-2 - EQUIPMENT: Mandatory tool list bulletin: volvo mandatory special tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair volvo cars. They are used in development of volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
- TJ31946.1.2-2019 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This is a technical journal: swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other co
- TJ31946.1.1-2019 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This is a technical journal: swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other co
- SMB00-006-2019-1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Software installation policy changes.
- SMB00-438-2019-1 - EQUIPMENT: This is a service manager bulletin: technician skillset requirments
- ST-001-2019-10-1 - EQUIPMENT: Mandatory tool list bulletin: volvo mandatory special tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair volvo cars. They are used in development of volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
- SMB00-325-2017-1 - EQUIPMENT: Service manager bulletin title : service action notification re - mails group : no : issuing department : car market : product safety & compliance united states and canada 00 325 reference bulletins : date : smb00 - 323 and smb00 - 323a yea
- SMB00-006-2017-0 - EQUIPMENT: Software installation policy changes.
- SMB00-071-2017-0 - EQUIPMENT: Descripition of goodwill policy and guidelines.
- ST-160-2017-02-2 - EQUIPMENT: Dice tool bulletin explaining the offer.
- SMB00-003-2017-0 - EQUIPMENT: This is a service manager bulletin: service scheduling system enhancements. Improving service action/recall scheduling.
- SMB00-199-2017-0 - EQUIPMENT: This is a service manager bulletin: the online bookstore, www.Volvotechinfo.Com, serves volvo retailers, employees, independent repairers and customers throughout the united states and canada by providing easy order-access to service, parts
- ST-001-2017-02-2 - EQUIPMENT: Mandatory special tool list
- PB77-017-2016-12 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This is a parts bulletin: wheel cross reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- PB77-017-2016-12 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This is a parts bulletin: wheel cross reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- TJ19245.1.10-201 - STEERING: Volvo cars service and parts business technical journal title : vehicle type and platform identification ref no : issuing department : car market : united states and canada tj 19245 technical service partner : issue date : 3 us 7510 volvo c
- ST-111A-2017-02- - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Midtronics psc-550s and psc-700 vehicle power supply information
- SMB00 438 2019-0 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This is a service manager bulletin: technician skillset requirments
- SMB00 108 2019-0 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Retailers should only use a volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the
- SMB00 108C 2019- - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Retailers should only use a volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the
- SMB00 006 2019-0 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Software installation policy changes.
- SMB00-071-2018-0 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Description of goodwill policy and guidelines.
- SPJ34864 2 0-201 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: This is a service product journal: information notice. We process the personal data that you provide in connection with the creation of your vida account. The purpose of our processing is to administer your vida account (from registration t
- PB77-006-2019-05 - WHEELS: Winter wheel applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- SMB00-006C-2018- - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Software installation policy changes - canada
- SMB00-006-2018-0 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Software installation policy changes.
- SMB88-001A-2018- - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat belt extender.
- SMB00-006C-2018- - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Software installation policy changes - canada
- ST-001-2018-11-2 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Mandatory tool list bulletin: volvo mandatory special tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair volvo cars. They are used in development of volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
- SMB88-001A-2018- - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat belt extender.
- ST-002-2018-08-1 - EQUIPMENT: This is a service manager bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing volvo's. The equipment can be provided by volvo's equipment supplier
- ST-227-2018-08-1 - EQUIPMENT: Road force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
- TJ34013-1-2-2018 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: This is a technical journal: vehicle key not found
- SMB00-006C-2018- - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Software installation policy changes - canada
- PB77-006-2019-02 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Winter wheel applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- PB00-013-2019-02 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This is a parts bulletin: hazmat return transportation documentation and requirements
- TJ28941-4-0-2019 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This is a technical journal: when sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from volvo car corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be f
- SMB00-437-2019-0 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This is a service manager bulletin: volvo special tool warranty coverage and claims process
- ST-001-2018-11-2 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Mandatory tool list bulletin: volvo mandatory special tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair volvo cars. They are used in development of volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
- SMB88-001A-2018- - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat belt extender.
- SMB00-071 - EQUIPMENT: Description of goodwill policy and guidelines.
- ST002 - EQUIPMENT: This is a service manager bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing volvo's. The equipment can be provided by volvo's equipment supplier
- TJ19245114 - EQUIPMENT: Volvo cars service and parts business technical journal title : vehicle type and platform identification ref no : issuing department : car market : united states and canada tj 19245 technical service partner : issue date : 3 us 7510 volvo c
- PB77-017.1 - WHEELS: This is a parts bulletin: wheel cross reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- PB77-006 - EQUIPMENT: Winter wheel applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- PB77-017 - WHEELS: This is a parts bulletin: wheel cross reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- SMB88-001A - SEAT BELTS: This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat belt extender.
- ST-111A - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Midtronics psc-550s and psc-700 vehicle power supply information
- ST-111A - EQUIPMENT: Midtronics psc-550s and psc-700 vehicle power supply information
- TJ19245114 - EQUIPMENT: Volvo cars service and parts business technical journal title : vehicle type and platform identification ref no : issuing department : car market : united states and canada tj 19245 technical service partner : issue date : 3 us 7510 volvo c
- SMB00-325-2017-0 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Service manager bulletin title : service action notification re - mails group : no : issuing department : car market : product safety & compliance united states and canada 00 325 reference bulletins : date : smb00 - 323 and smb00 - 323a yea
- ST-001-2017-10-0 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : Mandatory tool list bulletin: volvo mandatory special tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair volvo cars. They are used in development of volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
- ST-001-2017-10-0 - COMMUNICATION: Mandatory tool list bulletin: volvo mandatory special tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair volvo cars. They are used in development of volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality
- SMB00-325-2017-1 - AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION: Service manager bulletin title : service action notification re - mails group : no : issuing department : car market : product safety & compliance united states and canada 00 325 reference bulletins : date : smb00 - 323 and smb00 - 323a yea
- SPJ3176020 - EQUIPMENT: This document is a service product journal: memory used for vida is not fully optimized and below examples of symptoms might therefore occur. Vida will run slow after some time. Vida might freeze. Certain operations might stop working.In
- PB77-017-2017-06 - WHEELS: This is a parts bulletin: wheel cross reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- PB77-006 - WHEELS:RIM : Winter wheel applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
- SMB00-325 - EQUIPMENT: *no description
- SMB-00-353 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : The volvo technical helpdesk (thd) is a central contact point available to authorized volvo dealer technicians to assist with difficult to repair situations. If for some reason our technical experts cannot solve an issue directly, it will b
- SMB88-001A - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Seat belt extender
- 943 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Information on replacing cylinder block, b6304. *yc
- 840004 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR: Additional actions when replacing rear window. *yc
- 921 - SEATS: Noise can be caused by the legroom adjustment latch (trigger arm) pressing against metal. Noise can also be caused by rudding between plastic protectors and the height adjustment spacer screw.
- DCS 2105 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: A cover plate was introduced into production during spring 1995. This cover plate will help prevent ingress of water/dirt onto the rear crankshaft seal surface and/or the starter.
- DCS 2303 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Tech dcs gram supersedes previous issue dated 3/20/95. Halifax built 940s (plant code 3), did not have the noise/vibration damper introduced into production causing fuel system noise/vibration.
- 953 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Reduced a/c performance when the engine is idling may be due to the low or high-speed a/c system pressure switches (pressostat) starting engine coolant fan (fc) at too high a pressure, and stopping it too early.
- GRP21/933 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Vehicles, when left idling for long periods may, in some cases develop irregular idling. *tw
- 2102 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS: New camshaft belt. *tw
- GRP43/914 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: New transmission control module. *tw
Known Recall Investigations
Inadvert. air bag deploys investigation # EA94015
There is no summary currently available
NHTSA decoded information from VIN
138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
| Destination Market | 49 States (Except California) |
| DisplacementCC | 2900.0 |
| DisplacementCI | 176.96885787472 |
| DisplacementL | 2.9 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Engine Model | B6304S |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| Make | VOLVO |
| MakeID | 485 |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO CAR USA, LLC |
| Manufacturer Id | 1006 |
| Model | 960 Series |
| ModelID | 9342 |
| Model Year | 1993 |
| NCSA Body Type | 4-door sedan, hardtop |
| NCSA Make | Volvo |
| NCSA Model | 960 |
| Other Engine Info | w/o Bosch EGR |
| Plant Country | SWEDEN |
| Plant State | SMÅLAND |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| Series | 960 |
| VIN | YV1KS9500P0030801 |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20050920 |
Dt: contact owns a 1993 volvo station wagon 960. While driving on the highway heard a loud noise, most of the lights on dashboard lit up. Vehicle was in traffic and the temperature hand did not rise. The contact continued to drive home. The thermostat broke. This caused the temperature hand not to rise. The next day went out to check under hood and basically found the serpentine belt off track. The contact put the serpentine belt back on the vehicle, then shut the vehicle off, and found that the spinning belt had idler pulley, belt pulley, and belt tensioner. The vehicle was then taken to a repair shop. The parts were ordered and then the vehicle was fixed.*ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20041108 |
The driver's seat belt failed to retract to normal its position which made the seat belt loose. *jb
| Crash | No | N | None | None | 20020701 |
Consumer states that while traveling at 40 mph, consumer loss control of vehicle and hit a curb and a tree. Consumer states that seatbelts failed to hold passenger. Please provide any further information. *mr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20010731 |
Front driver's side airbag deployed while parked in driveway. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.*ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 20000410 |
Consumer smelled gasoline coming from under fuel injection rack. Consumer took vehicle to a mechanic. Mechanic lifted up the hood, and noticed fuel injection was leaking all over the engine gasket. *ak
| Crash | No | N | None | None | 19960903 |
Consumer stopped at a light and the consumer's foot was on the brake and the vehicle accelerated, causing the consumer to have an accident. *ak
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| YV1KS9500P0030801 | 1993 | 960 Series | SMÅLAND, SWEDEN |