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We I’m not sure that having the information on the Vehicle Window Sticker really provides the information that would tell someone the car was a 850 TLA. Here is what is on my window sticker:
Make and Model: 1996 Volvo Station Wagon
Vehicle ID No: YV1LW5727T2 ------- (I left off the last 6 numbers)
Importer’s Suggested List Price P.O.E.: $38335.00
**** Engine – Driveline – Chassis ****
2.3 Liter, 222 HP, 5 Cyl, DOHC, Turbocharged and Intercooled Engine with Electronic Self-Diagnostic Engine Management System
Four Speed Electronic Automatic Transmission with “Winter”, “Sport”, and “Economy” Modes
Front Wheel Drive with MacPherson Strut
Delta-Link Semi-Independent Steer Link Rear Suspension
Alloy Wheels with Radial Tires
4-Wheel Power Assisted Disc Brakes
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Rack and Pinion Power Steering with Tilt/Telescopic
**** Safety Engineering ****
Unit Body Construction with Integral Passenger Safety Cage/High Strength (HSS) Components and Energy Absorbing Impact Structures
Volvo Side-Impact Protection System (SIPS) including Drivers and Front Passenger Side-Impact Airbags
Driver’s Supplemental Restraint System (Airbag)
Front Passenger’s Supplemental Restraint System (Airbag)
5 3-Poing Safety Belts with Automatic Adjusting Fronts
Automatic Front Safety Belt Tensioners
5 Padded Head Restraints
Rear Door Child Safety Locks
Day-Time Running Lights
Rear Center Child Cushion/Armrest
48 Month/50,000 Mile Limited Warranty Coverage, 96 Month Corrosion Protection ** Unlimited Mileage**
Refer to Warranty Info Book for Specific Limitations
**** Comfort and Convenience ****
Power Glass Sunroof with Tilt/Slide and Sunshade
Dual Electronic Automatic Climate Control
Power Windows with Driver’s Side “Autodown”
Keyless Remote Entry and Security System
Trip Computer with Ambient Temperature Gauge
Integrated Rear Seat Cargo Net
Front Foglights
Leather Seating Surfaces and Leather Trimmed Steering Wheel
Walnut Wood Trim on Instrument Panel and Floor Console
8-Way Power Driver’s & Passenger’s Seats with 3-Position Memory
“Premium Sound System” with Separate 160 Watt Amplifier, In-Dash Single CD Player, AM/FM Stereo, Full Logic Cassette, 8 Speakers and Pre-Wired Optional CD Changer
Driver and Front Passenger Heated Seats
Headlamp Wiper/Washer
TRACS (Traction Control System)
Rear Center Child Cushion/Armrest
Cruise Control
40/60 Split Folding Rear Seats
Plush Floor Mats – Front and Rear
Central Locking with Locking Fuel Lid and Trunk
Volvo “On Call” Road Assist
Gas Mileage Guide:
Model: 1996 Volvo 850 Wagon, 2.3 Liter, 5 Cylinder, Turbocharged, Charge Air Cooler, 4 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission with Lockup Torque Converter, Electronic Fuel Injection
City 19 MPG
Highway 26MPG
Now to add to the confusion! I went through my Kelley Blue Book for Used Cars, Consumer Edition, January - June 2001 and also the N.A.D.A. Offical Used Car Guide, Consumer Edition Winter 2001 to see what model numbers are listed for the 850 cars. Below I tabulated the results.
Year Body Engine NADA Model Blue Book Model
97 Sedan 4D 2.4L LS55 LS555
97 Sedan 4D 2.3L GLT Turbo LS56 LS564
97 Sedan 4D 2.3L Turbo T-5 LS57 LS572
97 Sedan 4D 2.3L Turbo R LS58 LS582
97 Wagon 4D 2.4L LW55 LW555
97 Wagon 4D 2.3L GLT Turbo LW56 LW564
97 Wagon 4D 2.3L Turbo T-5 LW57 LW572
97 Wagon 4D 2.3L Turbo R LW58 LW582
96 Sedan 4D 2.4L LS55 LS554
96 Sedan 4D 2.4L GLT LS55 LS554
96 Sedan 4D 2.3L Turbo LS57 LS572
96 Sedan 4D 2.3L Turbo TLA None listed LS572
96 Sedan 4D 2.3L Turbo R LS58 LS572
96 Wagon 4D 2.4L LW55 LW554
96 Wagon 4D 2.4L GLT LW55 LW554
96 Wagon 4D 2.3L Turbo LW57 LW572
96 Wagon 4D 2.3L Turbo TLA None listed LW572
96 Wagon 4D 2.3L Turbo R LW58 LW572
95 Sedan 4D 2.4L LS55 LS551
95 Sedan 4D 2.4L GLT LS55 LS551
95 Sedan 4D 2.3L Turbo LS57 LS571
95 Sedan 4D 2.3L Turbo T-5R LS58 LS581
95 Wagon 4D 2.4L LW55 LW551
95 Wagon 4D 2.4L GLT LW55 LW551
95 Wagon 4D 2.3L Turbo LW57 LW571
95 Wagon 4D 2.3L Turbo T-5R LW58 LW581
94 Sedan 4D 2.4L LS5 LS551
94 Sedan 4D 2.3L Turbo Not listed LS571
94 Wagon 4D 2.4L LW5 LW551
94 Wagon 4D 2.3L Turbo Not listed LW571
93 Sedan 4D 2.4L GLT LS55 LS551
As you can see Kelley Blue Book recongizes the TLA for 1996 but N.A.D.A does not. Also not that N.A.D.A has different model numbers from the Blue Book for some years! After see the printed results in these published guides I am very skeptical of the N.A.D.A. data.
I think the answer really lies in the VIN numbers and maybe it goes beyond the basic model number of LW572 to the next 3 digits. In the case of my car it would be "7T2". I know the "T" stands for 1996 but what do the other two digits represent? Does anyone have a breakdown of the entire VIN number skeem?
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