Volvo LV 143 S
Built: 1946 · Series: LV
More machines from model year 1946
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Volvo LV – historic Lastvagn type series of the 1930s to 1950s: six-cylinder engines of 3.7 to 7.6 litres, 86 to 143 hp, gross weights from 8,450 to 9,750 kg
Volvo LV stands for Lastvagn, the Swedish word for truck, and denotes the type series with which Volvo entered commercial-vehicle production from 1928. The models LV121, LV132 and LV143 belong to the series of the 1930s to 1950s, in which the digit group gives the running type number within the programme; the suffix D in designations such as LV290D marks the diesel version as opposed to the original petrol engines.
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The register lists 6 versions with 63 to 105 kW from six-cylinder engines of 3,670 to 7,600 cc. Kerb weights range from 2,850 to 3,800 kg, gross vehicle weights from 8,450 to 9,750 kg. Lengths run from 5,450 to 7,800 mm, widths from 2,010 to 2,240 mm.
The LV series established Volvo's reputation as a commercial-vehicle maker in Scandinavia and, with rugged six-cylinder engines and simple technology, laid the foundation for the group's later truck division; it was used mainly in regional goods and construction transport.
On these historic vehicles, checks should cover the condition of the frame and leaf springs, the sealing and wear of the six-cylinder engine, the condition of the clutch and mechanical brake system, and corrosion on the cab and mudguards; spare parts can now only be sourced through specialist vintage-parts dealers and clubs.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo LV, Volvo Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 77 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 5,650 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,800 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,240 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,330 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 8,450 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 4correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 23.1 kW/t (77 kW / 3.3 t)
Stronger than 2% 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 LV 143 S have?
The Volvo LV 143 S delivers 77 kW.
How much does the Volvo LV 143 S weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,330 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo LV 143 S?
8,450 kg.
What engine does the Volvo LV 143 S have?
6 cylinders, 5,650 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo LV 143 S?
7,800 mm × 2,240 mm.
When was the Volvo LV 143 S built?
Production years: 1946.
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: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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