Volvo FL408/3850
Built: 1984 · Series: FL408
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Volvo FL408 – light FL4 range with a four- or six-cylinder engine: 90 to 93 kW, 2,400 to 3,590 cm³ displacement, constant 7,500 kg gross weight
The FL408 belongs to Volvo's light FL4 range for distribution traffic, whose designation combines the FL4 vehicle class with a string of digits for the engine. In the register, the FL408 covers both four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, pointing to different production periods or market versions under the same type designation; the H suffix on one of the versions marks a separate chassis variant.
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The register lists here 5 versions with outputs from 90 to 93 kW from four- to six-cylinder engines of 2,400 to 3,590 cm³, unladen weights from 4,300 to 6,510 kg, a constant gross weight of 7,500 kg, lengths from 7,100 to 8,650 mm and widths from 2,300 to 2,500 mm.
In the 7.5-tonne class, the FL408 was a typical distribution vehicle for trades, furniture transport and municipal duties, competing with the Mercedes-Benz 814 and comparable 8-tonne MAN trucks. The spread between four- and six-cylinder engines let customers match power and fuel consumption to the intended use.
On a used FL408, key checks include corrosion on the frame and leaf-spring mounts, the condition of the clutch and brake system, and on the six-cylinder versions the greater servicing demand of the larger engine. Parts for the engine and chassis are well available through Volvo Trucks and the open commercial-vehicle parts trade.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo FL408, Volvo Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 93 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,590 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,100 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,630 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 7,500 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 20.1 kW/t (93 kW / 4.6 t)
Stronger than 5% 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 FL408/3850 have?
The Volvo FL408/3850 delivers 93 kW.
How much does the Volvo FL408/3850 weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,630 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FL408/3850?
7,500 kg.
What engine does the Volvo FL408/3850 have?
3,590 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo FL408/3850?
7,100 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Volvo FL408/3850 built?
Production years: 1984.
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 7 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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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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