Volvo B10M 60
Built: 1992 · Series: B10M
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Volvo B10M – mid-engine bus chassis with a 10-litre six-cylinder: 210 to 265 kW, 11,000 to 12,000 mm length, up to 19,000 kg gross weight
The B10M was Volvo's bus and coach chassis with a mid-engine layout, named after the roughly 10-litre six-cylinder diesel mounted beneath the passenger compartment. The M in the designation denotes the mid-engine position, which allowed a low entry and a step-free passenger area; suffixes such as 550, 600 and 650 in the register's designations distinguish individual wheelbase variants of the chassis.
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The register lists here 6 versions with outputs from 210 to 265 kW from six-cylinders of 9,600 to 10,000 cm³, unladen weights from 11,425 to 16,000 kg, gross weights from 11,980 to 19,000 kg, lengths from 11,000 to 12,000 mm and widths from 2,500 to 2,600 mm.
As a chassis for bodies from independent coachbuilders such as Van Hool, Jonckheere and Säffle, the B10M was for decades Europe's most widely built bus and coach chassis, used from city buses to long-distance coaches. The mid-engine layout set it apart from front-engined rivals and allowed a low, flat passenger floor.
When buying a used B10M chassis, the key checks are the condition of the six-cylinder engine and its cooling in the tight mid-engine bay, the automatic or semi-automatic gearbox fitted, and corrosion on the floor structure and around the body mounting points. Parts for the engine and chassis remain well available through Volvo Buses and the open coach parts trade.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo B10M, Volvo Buses (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 9,603 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 11,980 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 6,000 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 11,680 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 11,980 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volvo B10M 60 weigh?
The unladen weight is 11,680 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo B10M 60?
11,980 kg.
What engine does the Volvo B10M 60 have?
6 cylinders, 9,603 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo B10M 60?
11,980 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Volvo B10M 60 built?
Production years: 1992.
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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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