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Volvo radio code

Volvo VC-series radios (Philips) with a VO serial. Checked against our database before you pay.

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Which Volvo radio do you have?

Find the serial for your radio below. The serial tells us exactly which unit it is.

Volvo VC-series (Philips) radio: where to find the serial

Volvo VC-series (Philips)

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VC-601 (22DC652/77), VC-602 (22DC511/77), VC-608 (22DC670/77), VC-708 (22DC680/77), VC-802 (22DC711/77)

Serial: 14 characters starting VO · e.g. VO652FA9008799
  1. Remove the radio.
  2. Copy the 14-character serial starting VO from the label.
Check the handbook wallet for a code card, or ask a main dealer with your V5C and proof of ID.

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What we cover

  • VC-601, VC-602, VC-608, VC-708, VC-802

Popular models

  • 240
  • 440
  • 460
  • 850
  • 940
  • 960

Years: 1988–1999. The serial decides — radios are often swapped between cars.

What we can’t do (yet)

  • HU-series and SC-series units

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FAQ

Volvo radio code questions

Where is the serial on these older radios?

These units cannot show it on screen. Remove the radio and copy the 14-character serial from the label or the metal case. The original security card also shows it.

Why do you look the code up?

These codes were issued by the manufacturer, not calculated. We hold millions of them and check yours before you pay.