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Volvo VNL Generations & Model History

Volvo's official history identifies a new VNL family in 2017, while the company unveiled a 90-percent redesigned all-new VNL in January 2024. Exact year model, cab designation and build records remain essential.

Introduced in 2017

2017 VNL family

The 2017 family brought a new long-haul range including a new 70-inch sleeper. Later production within this family received continuing powertrain, safety and technology updates.

How to identify

  • 2017-era exterior and dashboard family
  • Legacy VNL cab-number naming
  • Confirm cab and sleeper designation

Verify on the truck

  • D13 generation and rating
  • I-Shift model and software
  • VADA/safety equipment by model year

Unveiled January 2024; 2025 year-model documentation

All-new Volvo VNL

Volvo calls this a completely reimagined, 90-percent redesign with new aerodynamics, driver environment, safety platform and powertrain context.

How to identify

  • Curved windshield and angular exterior profile
  • New digital driver environment
  • New VNL 300/440/640/660/840/860 range context

Verify on the truck

  • Exact trim and cab configuration
  • D13/I-Shift specification
  • Installed safety and connectivity services
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Verify the actual build

Truck Build ReviewVIN, labels & build sheetsTruck Spec Sheet Builder

Sources & technical references

Primary manufacturer and government sources support the broad history and verification context. Specifications still need to be confirmed for the individual truck.

Volvo Trucks — North American product history, including the 2017 VNL familyVolvo Trucks — all-new VNL announcement (January 2024)Volvo Trucks — all-new VNL body-builder documentation for 2025 year model