i would like to see that with the engine still in the volvo there where no engine parts any where in this clip.
#8 by commonraildiesel on February 20, 2010 - 3:43 pm
To be honest the Volvo isn’t so bad for his age.
If the engint’s even more was removed, he has also lost his mass advantage. So don’t blame the Volvo like that and don’t blame the fysics.
BTW: If you see the first renault crash tests on euro ncap ie blaming.
But the modus is a safe car.
you are right that a new Volvo would crush the Renault… BUT… The Volvo in this video has its engine removed. I saw the original uncut version a few years ago and they showed the removal of the engine plus all components…. the engine bay is completely empty in this video in the volvo.
#10 by AdrianC12345 on February 20, 2010 - 4:37 pm
Well that shows how today’s superminies are designed to be as stiff as possible making the other car absorb more than the it was designed to, anyways the Volvo is really really old. Had this been a newer Volvo, the Volvo would have stood up to the Renault trying to punch through it. That’s why old cars aren’t safe.
#11 by AdrianC12345 on February 20, 2010 - 4:49 pm
@nanth85 NO, it’s just that the Volvo is very old and the Renault is a very stiff little car. Had the Volvo been newer then the Volvo would have crushed the Renault.
#16 by ichundichundduunder on February 20, 2010 - 7:47 pm
i would like to see the same test with the steering wheel on its original site. This does make a difference indeed. There have been many crash tests profing that.
that modus is operating on the same saftey principle as 4×4’s, build the frame as strong as possible, forcing the other car to absorb your kinetic energy as well as its own. basically, it is designed to kill the person in the other car, rather than absorb the collision.
the Volvo, on the other hand, uses a long bonnet and crumple zone to protect both drivers.
Just goes to show how many advances there have been in recent years. Volvos were famously designed to crumple like that ‘crumple zones front and rear’ was one of their key safety messages, as it absorbs the kinetic energy. But obviously many modern cars are safer still.
#23 by Banjalukagimanazija on February 20, 2010 - 11:34 pm
i had a crash in a renault megane and i walked away.
#24 by Metalmaniac87 on February 21, 2010 - 12:31 am
i would take the tank any day! has anyone else seen the volvo crash test videos? i have a volvo 740, and i would take that tank any day. how about we try this again with the volvo’s engine and crossbar?
#1 by JoinX3000 on February 20, 2010 - 12:25 pm
@nanth85
No, the Volvo engine IS there.
Watch this video: /watch?v=k3ygYUYia9I (add the youtube-think to the link)
Pause at 6:51, right before he puts his hand in front of the camera.
There you can clearly see the Volvo B230 redblock engine.
#2 by vascularcylinder on February 20, 2010 - 1:11 pm
@bartdereu
It’s hard to believe, huh? Prove it..
#3 by bartdereu on February 20, 2010 - 1:22 pm
What bullshit, that volvo would make that car into a matchbox
#4 by kingeddy137 on February 20, 2010 - 2:22 pm
who said the engine was removed?? show us where or give us a link to prove it or else ur jealous and inventing facts
#5 by kingeddy137 on February 20, 2010 - 2:34 pm
that’s what YOU wanted lol
#6 by kingeddy137 on February 20, 2010 - 3:11 pm
what’s the link of ur famous video?!
#7 by SnakeRac3r on February 20, 2010 - 3:20 pm
i would like to see that with the engine still in the volvo there where no engine parts any where in this clip.
#8 by commonraildiesel on February 20, 2010 - 3:43 pm
To be honest the Volvo isn’t so bad for his age.
If the engint’s even more was removed, he has also lost his mass advantage. So don’t blame the Volvo like that and don’t blame the fysics.
BTW: If you see the first renault crash tests on euro ncap ie blaming.
But the modus is a safe car.
#9 by nanth85 on February 20, 2010 - 4:04 pm
you are right that a new Volvo would crush the Renault… BUT… The Volvo in this video has its engine removed. I saw the original uncut version a few years ago and they showed the removal of the engine plus all components…. the engine bay is completely empty in this video in the volvo.
#10 by AdrianC12345 on February 20, 2010 - 4:37 pm
Well that shows how today’s superminies are designed to be as stiff as possible making the other car absorb more than the it was designed to, anyways the Volvo is really really old. Had this been a newer Volvo, the Volvo would have stood up to the Renault trying to punch through it. That’s why old cars aren’t safe.
#11 by AdrianC12345 on February 20, 2010 - 4:49 pm
@nanth85 NO, it’s just that the Volvo is very old and the Renault is a very stiff little car. Had the Volvo been newer then the Volvo would have crushed the Renault.
#12 by vlystr on February 20, 2010 - 5:40 pm
GO VOLVO!
I think there’s something spoky with this video… The volvo should just plow the Renault in two pieces, or that’s what I wanted at least…
#13 by innocentconvict on February 20, 2010 - 6:18 pm
hell the volvo looks better even after :O
#14 by nanth85 on February 20, 2010 - 6:45 pm
the engine is removed from the volvo…. LOL… Remove the engine from the modus and the volvo punches through to the trunk.
A very high amount of energy is absorbed by the engine and its mounts so this is not a fair test.
#15 by JoinX3000 on February 20, 2010 - 7:26 pm
Provide a source to that video, please?
#16 by ichundichundduunder on February 20, 2010 - 7:47 pm
i would like to see the same test with the steering wheel on its original site. This does make a difference indeed. There have been many crash tests profing that.
#17 by Mar4elR on February 20, 2010 - 8:19 pm
i think that volvo is doing very well.. this volvo is old.. but modus is new.. so make a conclusion
#18 by Benjimindle on February 20, 2010 - 8:33 pm
that modus is operating on the same saftey principle as 4×4’s, build the frame as strong as possible, forcing the other car to absorb your kinetic energy as well as its own. basically, it is designed to kill the person in the other car, rather than absorb the collision.
the Volvo, on the other hand, uses a long bonnet and crumple zone to protect both drivers.
and the modus is fuck ugly.
#19 by kingeddy137 on February 20, 2010 - 9:26 pm
be4 the crash
but that little renault did it’s job 
#20 by Zeamus634 on February 20, 2010 - 9:36 pm
@oreilly2118
Yeah, I’d put up my V70 as well.
#21 by TheMokhtarr9 on February 20, 2010 - 10:09 pm
No mreggwhites i think in america they are No renaults …”I think”………..
#22 by nw609 on February 20, 2010 - 10:56 pm
Just goes to show how many advances there have been in recent years. Volvos were famously designed to crumple like that ‘crumple zones front and rear’ was one of their key safety messages, as it absorbs the kinetic energy. But obviously many modern cars are safer still.
#23 by Banjalukagimanazija on February 20, 2010 - 11:34 pm
i had a crash in a renault megane and i walked away.
#24 by Metalmaniac87 on February 21, 2010 - 12:31 am
But the Volvo looks better, bevor the crash
#25 by oreilly2118 on February 21, 2010 - 1:15 am
i would take the tank any day! has anyone else seen the volvo crash test videos? i have a volvo 740, and i would take that tank any day. how about we try this again with the volvo’s engine and crossbar?