Type Designations - Volvo 121 Servicing

Type designations

This instruction book deals with vehicles having the
following type designations:
Type designation
121341 M or 121342 M
121361 M or 121362 M
122341 M or 122342 M
122351 M or 122352 M
122461 M or 122462 M
131211 M or 131212 M
131341 M or 131342 M
131361 M or 131362 M
132341 M or 132342 M
132461 M or 132462 M
On the USA market, 12234 and 13234 have desig-
nations 12244 and 13244 respectively.
Moreover, the letter
type designation for the models on the USA market.
1. The type designation and chassis number are
stamped on the cowl under the bonnet.
2. Stamped on a plate to the left under the bonnet
is the type designation together with the code num-
bers for colour and upholstery.
3. The engine type designation, part number and
serial number are given on the left-hand side of
the cylinder block. The last figures of the part
number are stamped on a tab. The serial number
follows this with all the figures stamped on. For
i dentifying the engine, both the part number and
serial number should be quoted, for example
496801-12345.
:j.) See separate supplement.
Engine Gearbox
B 18 A M 40
B 18 A BW 35*
B 18 D M 40
B 18 D M 41
B 18 D BW 35*
B 18 A M 30
B 18 A M 40
B 18 A BW 35*
B 18 D M 40
B 18 D BW 35*
M is not included in the
In all correspondence con-
cerning your vehicle with
the dealer and when order-
i ng spare parts, the
designation, chassis and en-
gine number should always
be quoted.
type