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PV801-10 / PV821-4 taxi

Large taxi/limousine range, also used by the military

Still being researched: identification guide, full specifications. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.

IDENTIFICATION CARD · VOLVO PV801-10 / PV821-4 TAXI 1938–1947
No licensed photograph yet. Photographs are published only when their licence permits it.
1,848BuiltIndependently researched
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
1,848 Built
Years
1938–1947
Engine
In-line six-cylinder, side valves · 3,670 cc / 3.7 LFactory: 3,670 cc
Power
Not yet verified
Top speed
Not yet verified
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Not yet verified
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

The PV800 series taxis were Volvo's pre- and post-war eight-passenger cabs with a daring V-shaped nose and American-style rounded contours.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityRare 1,848 · Built1,2
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

What is countedFigureBasisStatus
Total model productionPV801-10 produced (plus 800 PV821-4) 1,8481,2 Factory production Independently researched

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

The PV801 (with a glass division between front and rear seats) and the PV802 (without) were introduced in 1938, with chassis versions PV800 and the longer PV810. Folding seats allowed eight passengers. The PV821-824 versions of 1947-48 had a more powerful ED engine of 90 bhp.

Variants

How each version differs from the standard PV801-10 / PV821-4 taxi.

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeNot yet verified
LayoutIn-line six-cylinder, side valves1 Independently researched
Displacement 3,670 cc / 3.7 LFactory: 3,670 cc1 Independently researched
Bore 84.14 mmFactory: 84.14 mm1 Independently researched
Stroke 110 mmFactory: 110 mm1 Independently researched
Compression ratioNot yet verified
Fuel systemNot yet verified
PowerNot yet verified
Power atNot yet verified
TorqueNot yet verified

Transmission & drivetrain

Gearbox3-speed manual, floor lever1 Independently researched
GearsNot yet verified
Driven wheelsNot yet verified

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisNot yet verified
Front suspensionNot yet verified
Rear suspensionNot yet verified
BrakesHydraulic on all wheels1 Independently researched
SteeringNot yet verified
Body constructionNot yet verified
Wheelbase 3,250 mmFactory: 128 in · converted1 Independently researched
LengthNot yet verified
WidthNot yet verified
HeightNot yet verified
Front trackNot yet verified
Rear trackNot yet verified
Kerb weightNot yet verified
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speedNot yet verified
0–100 km/hNot yet verified
Fuel tankNot yet verified

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

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Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

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05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

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Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

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Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

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See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

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Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    Volvo PV801-10 Level B Volvo Owners' Club (UK)
    • PV801-10: 1,848 PV821-4: 800
    • In-line 6 cyl side-valves, 3.670 cc (224 cu in) 84.14 x 110 mm, 84, 86 (Technical facts)
    • 3-speed manual with floor lever (Technical facts)
    • Hydraulic on all wheels (Technical facts)
    • Wheelbase 128" (Technical facts)
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  2. 2
    VOLVO PV801-10 (1938-1947) – Volvo Cars Global Level A
    • 1848 PV801-10 produced (plus 800 PV821-4)
    Accessed 2026-11-12

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