VOLVO PV831-4 (1950-1958)
In 1950, Volvo launched an updated version of the taxis in the 800 Series. The principal new feature was the design of the front, which now had a lower profile and headlights set back in the front wings, much like the PV444.
A new version of the PV830, the 'Disponent', made its appearance in 1953. It was intended as an exclusive car for large companies to use when transporting important visitors. The main exterior feature that distinguished this version was the colour, maroon metallic or dark blue. The interior included exclusive fabric upholstery. The rear seat had a folding centre armrest and there were textile carpets on the floor. Standard equipment included a radio.
As taxis, these cars were regarded as being virtually impossible to wear out and a couple of them were actually used until the 1980s. In addition to the taxicab version, the 800 Series could be delivered as a bare chassis, intended for service as ambulances, estate cars or small vans.
MODEL SPECIFICATIONSModel: PV 831-4
Variants: PV 831 (Taxi with glass division), PV 832 (Taxi without glass division), PV 833 Chassis
PV 834 Chassis, extended
Produced: 6,216
Body: 7 or 8-seater taxi or chassis intended for, eg ambulance duty.
Engine: 6-cylinder, in-line, side valves; 3,670 cc; 84.14x110 mm; 90 bhp at 3,600 rpm.
Transmission: 3-speed manual, steering column gear change.
Brakes: Hydraulic drums on all wheels.Source - Volvo
Related Reading : Volvo PV History
Boasting a production run from 1947 to 1965, the Volvo PV is generally a referral to two nearly identical automobile models, the PV444 and PV544. Volvo held a reputation for manufacturing dependable, fine automobiles since their beginning in 1927, but the defining moment for solid durable vehicles really began with the PV444s introduction. Knowing that delivering a smaller, more economical....
Continue Reading >>
Continue Reading >>
Volvo Monthly Sales Volume
January 2024
7,716
December 2023
13,609
November 2023
11,671
July 2023
10,785
June 2023
12,933
May 2023
10,723
Recent Vehicle Additions
Performance and Specification Comparison
PV Specification Comparison by Year
Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
Related Automotive News
Monaco GP – A challenge for seventy years
At the previous round of the championship in Barcelona, where Fernando Alonso produced yet another fantastic drive in his Ferrari F2012 to take second place, the majority of teams had introduced new packages to coincide with the first European race of...
Another Race, Another Winner, Another Packed Day In The Paddock
Pretty much the whole of F1 agreed that Maldonados pole and win was a fitting tribute to his team owner Sir Frank Williams who is 70 this week. However, a fire in the team garage as the Paddock packed down took away some of the shine from their deserved...
Formula One - Spanish Grand Prix
Kimi Raikkonen bagged his second podium on the trot in Barcelona, charging hard to finish third behind first time grand prix winner Pastor Maldonado and, by just half a second, Fernando Alonso.
The Finn was disappointed not to finish on the top step,...
Alonso pleased with Mugello testing: 'I am confident'
Scarperia, 3 May – A further 500 kilometres for the F2012, which reached the 250 lap threshold, equivalent to over 1300 kilometres during the course of the past three days at the Mugello Circuit. After rain on Tuesday came the second difficulty...
INDYCAR – LONG BEACH GRAND PRIX
A tough weekend for the Lotus-engined teams in California. Having been sidelined for much of practice and qualifying due to bad weather and a water pump issue, Lotus HVMs Simona di Silvestro suffered an engine failure 11 laps from the end of the 85...