| Installed VIDA | VIDA online (VINsearch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install + licence | None — a browser |
| Data | Frozen at install | Live supersessions |
| Devices | One PC | Any device |
| Other brands | This group only | 53 catalogs, one login |
| Cost to start | High / grey-market | From $5 / day |
Volvo VIDA · Volvo Cars
Volvo VIDA online — parts catalog by VIN
Updated 2026-10-01
Volvo and Polestar parts by VIN, online. Open VIDA in your browser, enter a VIN and read genuine OEM part numbers and exploded diagrams — no download, instant access.
What is VIDA?
VIDA (Vehicle Information and Diagnostics for Aftersales) is the parts and service information system used for Volvo and Polestar. Volvo Cars offers a Polestar-specific parts-catalog subscription through its Technical Information Shop. Resolve the VIN in the appropriate brand data before reading a part number.
Equipment, drivetrain and market differences change parts within both brands. VIDA starts from the vehicle record so the diagram and its applicability notes can be checked against that build.
Brands covered by VIDA
Open the catalog for each Volvo Cars brand:
VIDA online vs download
Searches for a “VIDA download” usually end in frustration: installed copies are dealer-licensed, need a specific setup, and freeze their data on the install date. Online access removes all of that.
VIDA part numbers & VIN search
Volvo Cars uses a recognisable numbering style — for example 31XXXXXX (Volvo 8-digit number (e.g. 31XXXXXX)). Numbers supersede over time, so always confirm the current one against a live catalog. Enter a VIN and VIDA resolves the exact model, engine, trim and market, then shows only the parts that fit. Not sure of the build? Use the free VIN decoder first.
Access & pricing
One VINsearch subscription opens VIDA and every other catalog — the multi-brand reality of a real workshop, under a single login. Start with a $5 Day Pass, $50 a month, or $500 a year (about $1.37 a day). No per-search fees.
Volvo VIDA — inside the interface
A real walkthrough and screenshots of the Volvo VIDA platform you access through VINsearch — exactly what your team works in.
VIDA — frequently asked questions
What is VIDA?
VIDA (Vehicle Information and Diagnostics for Aftersales) is the parts and service information system used for Volvo and Polestar. Volvo Cars offers a Polestar-specific parts-catalog subscription through its Technical Information Shop. Resolve the VIN in the appropriate brand data before reading a part number.
Can I use VIDA online without installing it?
Yes. VINsearch runs VIDA in your browser — no download, no install. Register, enter a VIN, and identify genuine Volvo and Polestar parts in seconds.
Is there a VIDA download?
The official Volvo VIDA software is dealer-licensed and any installed copy freezes its data on the day you install it. There is no legitimate free download — online access reads live data and stays current, which is why it is the practical route.
How much does VIDA cost?
One VINsearch plan opens VIDA and the rest of the 53 catalogs: a $5 Day Pass, $50/month, or $500/year (about $1.37/day). No per-search fees.
Is VIDA the Volvo parts catalog?
Yes — VIDA is Volvo’s parts and service information platform. VINsearch provides Volvo VIDA parts lookup online, by VIN.