i read an earlier post that said you can tell if its a turbo by the vin # anyone know how. I just bought a 1999 s70 an d would like to know if it is a turbo.

 

VIN code interpretation can be found on Volvo Cars US. This is for the 1999 models. If the engine type has a 'T' it is turbo.

http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/...C/vin1999.html

 

if you have to go to the car to write down the VIN #, you might aswell just pop the hood and look for the sticker on the underside that has the Engine #, like Bill said, if it ends with a T then its a Turbo.

 

the intake pipe will go to the back of the engine, then down if it is a turbo

 

You said you have an 1999 s70 correct?

Does your engine bay look like this?



Do you see my Polished Upper Intercooler Pipe with the BOV on it? If you have that pipe your turboed. Yours wont look like mine though, yours will be painted black and of course you wont have the BOV.