About Volvo Test Standards

The ASO Laboratory is your competent partner for accredited material testing according to Volvo Car Corporation factory standards. With our DAkkS accreditation according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025, we guarantee norm-compliant and internationally recognized test results for the automotive supply industry.

We currently offer testing according to 44 Volvo standards. The most frequently requested testing procedures are: Fogging (3×), ozone resistance (2×), color fastness to rubbing (2×), odor (2×), and formaldehyde emission (2×).

Overview of all Volvo standards (44)

Standard Test Procedure
STD 1024,3216 Recovery temperature after freezing
STD 1026,8201 Color fastness: Grey scale
STD 1027,3231 Ozone resistance
STD 104-0001 Flame resistance
STD 1082 Fogging
STD 1228,16 Requirements for cellular rubber
STD 2241 Moisture resistance
STD 3159 UV resistance
STD 3816 Environmental simulation assessment
STD 3907 Climate change test
STD 412-0001 Requirements for rubber
STD 420-0003 Fogging
STD 423-0030 Scratch resistance
STD 423-0037 Color fastness to rubbing
STD 429-0001 Odor
STD 429-0002 Formaldehyde emission
STD 429-0003 Emission of organic compounds
STD 4466 Burning behavior of materials
STD 501 Chemical resistance
VCS 1021,29 Scribing and scribe evaluation of coatings
VCS 1021,52119 Requirements for test panels
VCS 1024,11159 Compression set of sponge rubber
VCS 1024,31139 Scratch resistance (Erichsen)
VCS 1024,7136 Stone chip test
VCS 1026,51729 Color assessment
VCS 1026,52729 Gloss
VCS 1026,81779 Chemical resistance
VCS 1026,84329 Color fastness to rubbing
VCS 1027,0519 Degree of blistering
VCS 1027,1449 Accelerated corrosion testing
VCS 1027,2719 Fogging
VCS 1027,2729 Odor
VCS 1027,2739 Formaldehyde emission
VCS 1027,2749 Emission of organic compounds
VCS 1027,2759 Determination of volatile organic compounds
VCS 1027,32319 Ozone resistance
VCS 1027,33719 Climatic aging
VCS 1027,33759 Cyclic climate aging
VCS 1029,54719 Resistance to high-pressure water jets
VCS 1029,54729 Cross-cut test
VCS 1029,54739 Paint adhesion
VCS 5715,1029 Rust formation
VCS 5751,59 Requirements for painting
VCS 7411,1719 Requirements for corrugated pipes

Why choose ASO Laboratory for Volvo standards?

  • DAkkS-accredited according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025
  • 50+ technical experts for plastic, paint, and surface testing
  • Fast turnaround times – results often within one week
  • Comprehensive consulting – from sample planning to result interpretation

Contact us for a customized offer regarding your Volvo tests.