Volvo NB 88 38
Built: 1970 · Series: NB
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Volvo NB – bonneted heavy-truck range: six-cylinder engine of 6,700 to 9,602 cm³, 184 to 190 kW, gross weight up to 25 tonnes
The Volvo NB belongs to the heavily built, bonneted N-series that Volvo offered in parallel with the cab-over F-series for decades, before both were replaced by the FH and FL generation in the late 1980s and 1990s. The number sequences in the register entries, such as 86-44, 88-38 or 88-52, are made up of series and equipment codes, while the letter suffixes S and T denote cab or chassis variants of the same base model.
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The register lists 10 versions here with six-cylinder engines of 6,700 to 9,602 cm³ displacement, measured at 184 to 190 kW. Kerb weights range from 7,790 to 13,160 kg, gross vehicle weight from 21,000 to 25,000 kg, lengths from 7,390 to 9,470 mm and widths from 2,320 to 2,500 mm.
With its sturdy bonneted construction, the NB was in demand chiefly for construction, municipal and heavy-haulage work, where the bonnet gave better access to the engine and a stable frame for tipper and crane bodies; it competed directly with comparable bonneted ranges from Scania and DAF.
When buying used, on these older Volvo ranges the mileage and condition of the six-cylinder engine, corrosion on the frame, cab and wings, and the condition of the clutch, gearbox and brakes matter given the age of many surviving vehicles; spare parts are found chiefly through specialist Volvo classic-vehicle dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo NB, Volvo Trucks
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,390 mmcorrect |
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| Width | 2,350 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,460 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,790 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 22,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volvo NB 88 38 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,790 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo NB 88 38?
22,000 kg.
What engine does the Volvo NB 88 38 have?
6 cylinders.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo NB 88 38?
7,390 mm × 2,350 mm.
When was the Volvo NB 88 38 built?
Production years: 1970.
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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Other models in this series
NB 86 44 S
NB 88
NB 88 44 6X2
NB 88-38T 6X4
NB 88-44
NB 88-44 TS
NB 88-52 S
NB 88-52S-6X2/5200+1320
NB 88-52T
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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