Volvo SAM CARRIER
Built: 2000 · Series: Vans up to 3.5 t (Class N1)
More machines from model year 2000
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Volvo transporters up to 3.5 t (Class N1) – a collective page of converted Volvo saloons and estates as commercial vehicles: Amazon, 140/240, 340, 480 and 740/V70 as model families, engine outputs 32 to 235 kW
Class N1 groups, under EU vehicle law, light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight; for Volvo, this page draws mainly on saloons and estates that — especially in the Netherlands — were registered as delivery vans ("bestelwagen") after the rear seats were removed. The model list accordingly features the Amazon (122 series), the 140 and 240 ranges, the 340, which emerged from the former DAF 66 platform and was built at Born in the Netherlands, the 480 sports coupé, and the 740 saloon and V70 estate, each with the VAN suffix or an estate variant.
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The register lists 206 versions with engine outputs of 32 to 235 kW, displacements of 1,397 to 3,670 cm³, four to six cylinders, unladen weights of 956 to 3,230 kg and gross vehicle weights of 1,220 to 3,500 kg.
This registration practice, widespread in the Nordic and Dutch markets for tax reasons, turned classic Volvo saloons and estates into commercial vehicles without changing anything on the vehicle beyond the rear bench seat; it shows how strongly vehicle classes are determined by national registration rules rather than by the vehicle's design.
On these models, what counts is corrosion on wheel arches, sills and the boot floor — a known issue on the older 200 and 700 ranges — the condition of the automatic or overdrive gearbox, wear on suspension bushings, and the still-good parts supply through the classic-car market.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo Klasse N1, Volvo Cars (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 5correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,435 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,470 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 4,640 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,720 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volvo SAM CARRIER weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,720 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo SAM CARRIER?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Volvo SAM CARRIER have?
5 cylinders, 2,435 cm³ displacement.
When was the Volvo SAM CARRIER built?
Production years: 2000.
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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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