VOLVO

VOLVO 8700 4X2

· Generation

Source and record

Swiss type approval (TARGA)

Official source: ASTRA (Federal Roads Office)

Sources: TARGA and TAS (Type Approval System, the official successor system). Individual values on this page may come from either catalogue.

: Brand and model come from the official catalogue.

Data as of: 2026-08-01

This page describes a vehicle configuration (type/variant/version), not an individual vehicle.

Vehicle stock in Switzerland

1 actively registered

Colours

  • White1

Cantons

  • 1

First registration by year

  • 20111

Vehicle category

Authoritative value — per type approval (TARGA)

  • Bus > 5 t

Fuel

Authoritative value — per type approval (TARGA)

  • Diesel

Drivetrain

Authoritative value — per type approval (TARGA)

  • Rear-wheel drive

Gearbox

  • Automatic

Axles

  • 2

Cylinders

Authoritative value — per type approval (TARGA)

  • 6

Postcodes

  • 11..

VIN prefixes

  • YV3R8R323B1......

Identification

GESELLSCHAFTSWAGEN
Vehicle subkind
Basisfahrzeug
Type-variant
B4SC; 8742R21?/A34?8 ACEG
Model (source data)
8700 4x2

Classification

12130
250 kW
Cylinders
6
H
Tyres/rims
v = 305/70R22.5 150/148J; 8.25-9.00 / 315/80R22.5 154/150J; 9.00-9.75
v+h= 275/70R22.5 146/144J; 7.50-8.25 / 295/80R22.5 152/148J; 8.25-9.00 / 12R22.5 152/148J; 8.25-9.00
Reifenvarianten mit Abrollradius 465-526mm und die zugeordneten Felgenvarianten nach ETRTO zulässig

Field explanations

Official ASTRA meaning of this vehicle's source fields. Unknown, preserved, or not-yet-translated values stay visible and are never invented.

Source fieldValueUnitStatus
vehicle_classunavailableM3
body_codeunavailable0
fuel_codeunavailableD

Type approval

Granted
16/12/2009
Valid until
30/12/2013
Extension
28/02/2011
Source
TG-Automobil.txt

This type approval covers several technical variants, shown separately below.

Emissions

Variant · a4

Engine make
VOLVO
Engine type
DH12E340-EUVTR40
4-Takt / 6 / Reihe-T-DI
a4 · Automatic gearbox, 4 gears
E05
Exhaust code
ACEG
12130
250
Homologation date
16/12/2009
Published source values

Shown exactly as published by the source and preserved for traceability.

K ·
2/4
y
1700
950
ET-CO
10
ET-NMHC
0
ET-NOx
1500
ET-PA
0
ET-PA-Exp
0
ET-PM
9
ET-T_IV-THC
0
ET-T_VI-CO
0
ET-T_VI-THC
0
ET-THC
10
ET-THC+NOx
0
78.5
0
19000
GeräuschCode
GABN
0
0
4.11-6.17
13000
1800
ScCo2
0
ScConsumption
0
ScNh3
0
ScNo2
0
91
1350
TC_CO2
0
TC_Consumption
0
TC_NH3
0
TC_NO2
0
0
100
ZT-CO
0
ZT-NMHC
0
ZT-NOx
0
ZT-PA
0
ZT-PA-Exp
0
ZT-PM
0
ZT-T_VI-CO
0
ZT-T_VI-THC
0
ZT-THC
0
ZT-THC+NOx
0

Variant · a6

Engine make
VOLVO
Engine type
DH12E340-EUVTR40
4-Takt / 6 / Reihe-T-DI
a6 · Automatic gearbox, 6 gears
E05
Exhaust code
ACEG
12130
250
Homologation date
16/12/2009
Published source values

Shown exactly as published by the source and preserved for traceability.

K ·
2/4
y
1700
950
ET-CO
10
ET-NMHC
0
ET-NOx
1500
ET-PA
0
ET-PA-Exp
0
ET-PM
9
ET-T_IV-THC
0
ET-T_VI-CO
0
ET-T_VI-THC
0
ET-THC
10
ET-THC+NOx
0
78.5
0
19000
GeräuschCode
GABN
0
0
4.63-6.17
13000
1800
ScCo2
0
ScConsumption
0
ScNh3
0
ScNo2
0
91
1350
TC_CO2
0
TC_Consumption
0
TC_NH3
0
TC_NO2
0
0
100
ZT-CO
0
ZT-NMHC
0
ZT-NOx
0
ZT-PA
0
ZT-PA-Exp
0
ZT-PM
0
ZT-T_VI-CO
0
ZT-T_VI-THC
0
ZT-THC
0
ZT-THC+NOx
0

Variant · a5

Engine make
VOLVO
Engine type
DH12E340-EUVTR40
4-Takt / 6 / Reihe-T-DI
a5 · Automatic gearbox, 5 gears
E05
Exhaust code
ACEG
12130
250
Homologation date
16/12/2009
Published source values

Shown exactly as published by the source and preserved for traceability.

K ·
2/4
y
1700
950
ET-CO
10
ET-NMHC
0
ET-NOx
1500
ET-PA
0
ET-PA-Exp
0
ET-PM
9
ET-T_IV-THC
0
ET-T_VI-CO
0
ET-T_VI-THC
0
ET-THC
10
ET-THC+NOx
0
78.5
0
19000
GeräuschCode
GABN
0
0
4.63-6.17
13000
1800
ScCo2
0
ScConsumption
0
ScNh3
0
ScNo2
0
91
1350
TC_CO2
0
TC_Consumption
0
TC_NH3
0
TC_NO2
0
0
100
ZT-CO
0
ZT-NMHC
0
ZT-NOx
0
ZT-PA
0
ZT-PA-Exp
0
ZT-PM
0
ZT-T_VI-CO
0
ZT-T_VI-THC
0
ZT-THC
0
ZT-THC+NOx
0

Variant · m?a

Engine make
VOLVO
Engine type
DH12E340-EUVTR40
4-Takt / 6 / Reihe-T-DI
m?a · Automated manual gearbox, a variable number of forward gears
E05
Exhaust code
ACEG
12130
250
Homologation date
16/12/2009
Published source values

Shown exactly as published by the source and preserved for traceability.

K ·
2/4
y
1700
950
ET-CO
10
ET-NMHC
0
ET-NOx
1500
ET-PA
0
ET-PA-Exp
0
ET-PM
9
ET-T_IV-THC
0
ET-T_VI-CO
0
ET-T_VI-THC
0
ET-THC
10
ET-THC+NOx
0
78.5
0
19000
GeräuschCode
GABN
0
0
2.64-3.70
13000
1800
ScCo2
0
ScConsumption
0
ScNh3
0
ScNo2
0
91
1350
TC_CO2
0
TC_Consumption
0
TC_NH3
0
TC_NO2
0
0
100
ZT-CO
0
ZT-NMHC
0
ZT-NOx
0
ZT-PA
0
ZT-PA-Exp
0
ZT-PM
0
ZT-T_VI-CO
0
ZT-T_VI-THC
0
ZT-THC
0
ZT-THC+NOx
0

Data sheet

Manufacturer & identification

EU whole-vehicle approval
e11*2007/46-79/2009*0008
Manufacturer
VOLVO BUS CORPORATION, S-40508 GOETEBORG / SWEDEN
Manufacturer's plate
rechts, vorne im Einstieg
Chassis number
rechts, seitlich am Längsträger vor Vorderachse

Chassis

Axles/wheels
2/4
Suspension
Luftfederung; Stossdämpfer
Steering
mech., hydr. Lenkhilfe
Gearbox 1
a4 · Automatic gearbox, 4 gears
Gearbox 2
a5 · Automatic gearbox, 5 gears
Gearbox 3
a6 · Automatic gearbox, 6 gears
Gearbox 4
m?a · Automated manual gearbox, a variable number of forward gears
Ratio iA 1
4,11-6,17
Ratio iA 2
4,63-6,17
Ratio iA 3
4,63-6,17
Ratio iA 4
2,64-3,70
Max speed mechanical (km/h)
100
Max automatic speed (km/h)
100
Service brake, line 1
pneumat., Kreise-A1/A2, A1+A2 Scheiben;
Service brake, line 2
ABS mit EBV; Druck p2= 8,50 bar
Auxiliary brake, line 1
Kreise der Betriebsbremse
Parking brake
Federspeicher, auf A2

Engine

Engine make
VOLVO
Engine type
DH12E340-EUVTR40
Design type
4-Takt / 6 / Reihe-T-DI
Power at (rpm)
1800
Max torque (Nm)
1700
Max torque at (rpm)
950
Exhaust gas treatment
in HS
Muffler 1 (type)
HS ·
Muffler 1 (designation)
1/20703415
Engine code
DH12
Engine code location
rechts, an Motorblockunterseite
Noise damping, line 1
Absorptionskapsel bzw. mit m12a Reflektions-
Noise damping, line 2
kapsel unter Motor und Getriebe

Dimensions & body

Number of doors
2
Length (mm)
10600 – 13500
Width (mm)
2550
Height (mm)
4000
Wheelbase 1-2 (mm)
4500 – 7700
Track axle 1 (mm)
2120
Track, axle 2 (mm)
1915

Weights & trailer loads

Unladen weight (kg)
10200 – 13000
Guaranteed weight (kg)
19000
Front axle rating (kg)
7500
Rear axle rating (kg)
12000
Roof load (kg)
0
Braked trailer load (kg)
3500
Unbraked trailer load (kg)
750
Braked trailer load, autom. (kg)
3500
Unbraked trailer load, autom. (kg)
750
Total train weight (kg)
0
Nose weight (kg)
120

Remarks

Remark 1
Stufe 1: Fahrgestell / Stufe 2: Komplettbus
Remark 2
04) B12B / 8700 4x2
Remark 3
05) C40C; 0002R21R, 0002R215, 0002R21J / A34A8, A34B8, A34J8 / B4SC; 8742R215, 8742R21J / A34A8, A34B8, A34J8
Remark 4
09) e9*2007/46-1060/2008*0004 / e11*2007/46-79/2009*0008
Remark 5
11) Für jede Stufe ist ein Herstellerschild erforderlich
Remark 8
07) ww. Bus (263), Car (115)
Remark 10
18) m?a= m12a (I-Shift)
Remark 12
19) Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzungseinrichtung
Remark 14
36) Abdeckung an Scheibenrädern erforderlich wenn Radbolzen-/ bzw Radmutterenden über die Felge ragen
Remark 16
07/36/37/52) bei der Einzelabnahme festlegen/kontrollieren
Additional fields (all source data)

Shown exactly as published by the source and preserved for traceability.

e11*2007/46-79/2009*0008
6404
VOLVO BUS CORPORATION, S-40508 GOETEBORG / SWEDEN
rechts, vorne im Einstieg
rechts, seitlich am Längsträger vor Vorderachse
2/4
Luftfederung; Stossdämpfer
mech., hydr. Lenkhilfe
a4 · Automatic gearbox, 4 gears
a5 · Automatic gearbox, 5 gears
a6 · Automatic gearbox, 6 gears
m?a · Automated manual gearbox, a variable number of forward gears
4,11-6,17
4,63-6,17
4,63-6,17
2,64-3,70
0
100
0
100
pneumat., Kreise-A1/A2, A1+A2 Scheiben;
ABS mit EBV; Druck p2= 8,50 bar
Kreise der Betriebsbremse
Federspeicher, auf A2
Staudruck, a.W. Retarder
VOLVO
DH12E340-EUVTR40
4-Takt / 6 / Reihe-T-DI
1800
950
1700
in HS
HS ·
1/20703415
DH12
rechts, an Motorblockunterseite
Absorptionskapsel bzw. mit m12a Reflektions-
kapsel unter Motor und Getriebe
0
0
0
0
2
links+rechts
13500
10600
0
2550
4000
0
0
0
0
0
7700
4500
0
0
0
0
0
2120
0
1915
0
0
0
0
13000
10200
0
19000
0
12000
0
7500
0
3500
3500
750
750
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
120
120
0
0
Stufe 1: Fahrgestell / Stufe 2: Komplettbus
04) B12B / 8700 4x2
05) C40C; 0002R21R, 0002R215, 0002R21J / A34A8, A34B8, A34J8 / B4SC; 8742R215, 8742R21J / A34A8, A34B8, A34J8
09) e9*2007/46-1060/2008*0004 / e11*2007/46-79/2009*0008
11) Für jede Stufe ist ein Herstellerschild erforderlich
07) ww. Bus (263), Car (115)
18) m?a= m12a (I-Shift)
19) Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzungseinrichtung
36) Abdeckung an Scheibenrädern erforderlich wenn Radbolzen-/ bzw Radmutterenden über die Felge ragen
07/36/37/52) bei der Einzelabnahme festlegen/kontrollieren
04/05/66