I have a broken drivers side rear spring

When I go on lline to try to buy a pair (I take it it's best to do in pairs) that there are springs that are quoted to work thru 4/2000.

How do i know which month the car was built?

HELP

 

see this link for VIN numbering.
Volvo 40 and 50 Series VIN Plate Identification
Use your VIN against it to narrow down years to engine number ranges.
Not precise to the month but might get you closer.
Maybe you could take your VIN to a dealership and they can offer more precise manuf' dating/factory coding etc.

 

Thanks for the help