This blog is not affiliated with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in any way, shape, or form. Information is taken from the publicly viewable NHTSA Database. Crash tests posted on this blog were conducted between May 21, 1979 and August 17, 1989 at a speed of 35 miles per hour (56 kilometers per hour) into a solid wall with dummies restrained by the vehicle safety belt system. Tests were conducted on the model year vehicle listed in the post and may or may not be accurate for a differing model year. Injury measures are likely accurate to a plus or minus 2% range - for example, a 26% risk of injury is likely in the 24-28% range. The five star system used for 2010 and earlier crash tests is used.

Injury risk:
10% or less - 5 star rating
11% - 20% - 4 star rating
21% - 35% - 3 star rating
36% - 45% - 2 star rating
46% or more - 1 star rating

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

1979 Volvo 244 Crash Test

NOTE: It is possible that this test was a "fluke". The 1982 Volvo 240, of the same body design (Volvo 240, 1975-1993 model years) scored a borderline 4/5 star rating. Research tests conducted at 45 mph - 65 percent more kinetic energy - showed similar results to this 35 mph test despite the increase in impact severity. 

I currently do not know whether this test is a fluke or indicative of the actual protection that this vehicle offers its occupants. I make no judgment on the matter, as both scenarios are entirely possible.

 http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/366019/220/240/260/280/remember_test.html
http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread.php?33321-2005-NHTSA-side-crash-tests-how-is-volvo-going-to-address-airbag-issue

It has been claimed that the poor score in this test was due to a seat adjustment failure.

Driver HIC: 1,782
Driver Chest G: 52 G's
Passenger HIC: 1,889
Passenger Chest G: 61 G's

Severe Injury Risk: 81% Driver, 87% Passenger

1 Star Driver
1 Star Passenger

Test Date: Tuesday, September 18, 1979



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