Volvo 145 VAN
Built: 1971-1971 · Series: Vans up to 3.5 t (Class N1)
More machines from model year 1971
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Volvo transporters up to 3.5 t (Class N1) – a collective page of converted Volvo saloons and estates as commercial vehicles: Amazon, 140/240, 340, 480 and 740/V70 as model families, engine outputs 32 to 235 kW
Class N1 groups, under EU vehicle law, light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight; for Volvo, this page draws mainly on saloons and estates that — especially in the Netherlands — were registered as delivery vans ("bestelwagen") after the rear seats were removed. The model list accordingly features the Amazon (122 series), the 140 and 240 ranges, the 340, which emerged from the former DAF 66 platform and was built at Born in the Netherlands, the 480 sports coupé, and the 740 saloon and V70 estate, each with the VAN suffix or an estate variant.
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The register lists 206 versions with engine outputs of 32 to 235 kW, displacements of 1,397 to 3,670 cm³, four to six cylinders, unladen weights of 956 to 3,230 kg and gross vehicle weights of 1,220 to 3,500 kg.
This registration practice, widespread in the Nordic and Dutch markets for tax reasons, turned classic Volvo saloons and estates into commercial vehicles without changing anything on the vehicle beyond the rear bench seat; it shows how strongly vehicle classes are determined by national registration rules rather than by the vehicle's design.
On these models, what counts is corrosion on wheel arches, sills and the boot floor — a known issue on the older 200 and 700 ranges — the condition of the automatic or overdrive gearbox, wear on suspension bushings, and the still-good parts supply through the classic-car market.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Volvo Klasse N1, Volvo Cars (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 60 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 1,980 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,640 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,740 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,230 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,850 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 4correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 48.8 kW/t (60 kW / 1.2 t)
Stronger than 16% of the vans in the register — out of 7,145 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volvo 145 VAN have?
The Volvo 145 VAN delivers 60 kW.
How much does the Volvo 145 VAN weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,230 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo 145 VAN?
1,850 kg.
What engine does the Volvo 145 VAN have?
4 cylinders, 1,980 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo 145 VAN?
4,640 mm × 1,740 mm.
When was the Volvo 145 VAN built?
Production years: 1971.
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 9 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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