Volvo C03 6X6 3-V
Built: 1978-1979 · Series: C03 6X6
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Volvo C03 6X6 – off-road military vehicle of the C303/C306 family with a three-litre six-cylinder engine: 8 versions, 86 kW, 3.5 to 5.7 tonnes gross vehicle weight
The Volvo C303 and C306 are off-road military vehicles that Volvo built from the 1970s for the Swedish armed forces and other Nordic armies; in Sweden they also served under the designation Terrängbil. This collective page gathers the 6x6 versions, whose model designations, such as 1V, 2V, 3-V or 5V, denote the respective body or equipment variant. They were powered by the Volvo B30 six-cylinder engine, also fitted in the 164 and 240 passenger car ranges.
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The register lists 8 versions with 86 kW from six-cylinder engines of 2,970 to 2,998 cm³. Unladen weights range from 2,200 to 3,270 kg, gross vehicle weights from 3,500 to 5,700 kg, lengths from 5,100 to 6,250 mm and widths from 1,880 to 2,150 mm.
As light tactical all-wheel-drive vehicles, the C303/C306 served for transporting troops and equipment off paved roads and as a base for radio, medical and command vehicles. After their military service many examples entered the civilian used market, where they are valued by off-road and military-vehicle enthusiasts.
When buying a C303/C306, check rust on the frame, axle housings and floor panels, the condition of the transfer case and differentials, the tightness of the wading seals, and, on vehicles with a military history, the completeness of the original equipment. Parts for the B30 engine are well available through the Volvo classic-car market, while military-specific parts are found only through specialist suppliers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo C03 6X6, Volvo C303 (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 86 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 2,978 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,325 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,880 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,360 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,500 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 34.4 kW/t (86 kW / 2.5 t)
Stronger than 4% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,242 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volvo C03 6X6 3-V have?
The Volvo C03 6X6 3-V delivers 86 kW.
How much does the Volvo C03 6X6 3-V weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,500 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo C03 6X6 3-V?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Volvo C03 6X6 3-V have?
6 cylinders, 2,978 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo C03 6X6 3-V?
5,325 mm × 1,880 mm.
When was the Volvo C03 6X6 3-V built?
Production years: 1978-1979.
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 12 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.
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