Hey Volvo owners! While having my 2006 XC90's battery checked here yesterday, my service tech seemed quite surprised that he couldn't find my VIN (vehicle identification number) anywhere in the drivers' door area.
I did some investigating and then contacted my Volvo dealership an hour or two ago. My service manager told me he checked and found NONE of the '06 stock there had VIN numbers in the drivers' door.
Problem? Apparently so. Department of Transportation (NHTSA) has long required "certified" imports to display a sticker on or near the drivers' door stating that the import has been tested to meet US federal & safety standards - and this sticker would include specific information such as the VIN number.
Currently, NHTSA is checking into an '07 Volvo I have here which does not have this sticker on it, and they want to know if my '06 XC90 has one on it (when I get it back from Volvo repair shop).
Does yours? If not, please contact Clint at NHTSA and let him know - 202-366-5288.

Just a note: 2007 models may show VIN plates on all the doors which simply say Volvo and VIN. This is there for a totally seperate reason (rated in high-theft catagory), and these plates do NOT serve as the federally required import sticker!
Care to check next time you're out there?

 

1. Try looking on the dash. Right above the gauge cluster. There should be a black metal strip with two screws holding it down in the corner area.

2. In the engine bay there should be a little plate that has it on there as well.

 

Yes, but it's mandated on all US imports to show in the door area, I have been told by NHTSA. Mine is imported.

 

Well if it isn't it isn't/ Deal with it.

It is elsewhere on the car.

 

Without these required stickers, we should just ASSUME our import meets all US regulations? Hmmmmmm.........

 

Without these required stickers, we should just ASSUME our import meets all US regulations? Hmmmmmm.........

 

OMG. Man if you don't like the idea that it isn't in the door jam then sell the car and get another brand of car.

Honestly the VIN number is two places on our Volvo's. At least it is on my Volvo.

If you don't think it meets regulations then you shouldn't have bought it. Just deal with it ok. It isn't there, but it is elsewhere on the car.

 

Open the drivers side rear door and look in that door jam.
They moved it to the back door jams in the newer cars.