1 &2 show the location of two of the plates, number 2 is the VIN only, Number 1 is under the hood on the inside of the fender.

Number 3 is the Vechicle type

Number 4 is for the model year, P=1993, R=1994, S=1995, T=1996, V=1997, W=1998

Number 5 is Factory code, 1=Sweden, 2=Belgium, 3=Canada, 4=Thailand, 5=Malaysia, 7=Indonesia, 8=Phillipines, H=Special cars

Number 6 is the Chassis number

Number 7 is Manufacture code YV1 is Sweden, Volvo

Number 8 is Vechicle type, L=850

Number 9 is number of doors, S=4door, W=5door

Number 10 is Engine Type, 50=B5234T4, 51=B5252S, 55=5254FS, 57=B52334FT, 58=B5234T5

Number 11 is an emissions code

Number 12 is a check figure

Number 13 is the model year

Number 14 Factory code

Number 15 is the Vechicle serial number

Number 16 is market code

Number 17 is the interior Trim code

Number 18 is the paint code number for the car

Number 19 Special vechicle number

Number 20 is Spring support

Number 21 Stabilizer bar front

Number 22 Shock absorbers rear

Number 23 is the rear spring

Number 24 Stabilizer bar rear

Number 25 is Bump rubber rear, front.

Most of the information on the ID plate is used by the parts department when they need interior trim code, paint codes or suspension information.