Nilsson V70 AMBULANCE
Built: 2014-2016 · Series: Other models
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Nilsson – other models: the collective page of the Swedish coachbuilder for hearses and ambulances on Volvo bases, V70, S80 and XC90, 133 kW, 1,969 to 2,521 cc
This page gathers the Nilsson conversions the register could not assign to a named range. Nilsson is a Swedish coachbuilder that converts Volvo estates into hearses and ambulances; the bases are the V70, the S80 as a saloon variant and the XC90 SUV. The type designation follows the respective Volvo donor model, and the "Ambulans" suffix in Swedish registration denotes an ambulance or hearse conversion depending on purpose.
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The register lists 8 versions here with a recorded power of 133 kW, displacements from 1,969 to 2,521 cc across four to five cylinders, kerb weights from 2,117 to 2,385 kg, gross vehicle weights from 2,820 to 3,150 kg, lengths from 5,869 to 5,880 mm and widths from 1,840 to 1,960 mm.
Conversions like Nilsson's form a fixed niche market in Scandinavia: funeral operators and emergency services favour the lengthened and reinforced Volvo estates for their robust chassis technology, four-wheel-drive options and lower running costs compared with German premium makers.
When buying used, what counts is the professional execution of the body extension, sealing and rust protection at the conversion's welds, the condition of chassis and brakes under the high payloads, and the service history of the special equipment; parts for the Volvo base run through the regular Volvo dealer network, and for the conversion itself through Nilsson.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Nilsson (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 133 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 5correct |
| Displacement | 2,400 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,869 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,840 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,820 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,167 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,920 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
| Top speed | 205 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 61.4 kW/t (133 kW / 2.2 t)
Stronger than 90% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Nilsson V70 AMBULANCE have?
The Nilsson V70 AMBULANCE delivers 133 kW.
How much does the Nilsson V70 AMBULANCE weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,167 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Nilsson V70 AMBULANCE?
2,920 kg.
What engine does the Nilsson V70 AMBULANCE have?
5 cylinders, 2,400 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Nilsson V70 AMBULANCE?
5,869 mm × 1,840 mm.
When was the Nilsson V70 AMBULANCE built?
Production years: 2014-2016.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 14 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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