Volvo Buses

UNITED KINGDOM & IRELAND

Volvo B8L – MCV eVoSeti

Dimensions and weights

Length12,000 or 12,800 mm
Height

4,327 mm

Width

2,550 mm

Permitted GVW24,750 kg

Passenger seats

Passenger capacityUp to 100
Number of seats

Up to 98

Lower deck 38 seats + 1 one wheelchair space

Upper deck 60 seats

Seat types

Vogel Arondo seats

Seats covered in moquette with plastic back

Leather seat inserts as option 

Optional three-point seatbelts 

Chapman driver’s seat

Powertrain

Diesel engineVolvo D8K, 6-cylinder, in-line diesel engine with common rail injection
Emission standard

Euro 6

Engine emission control uses SCR and EGR technology

UK ZEMO low emission bus accreditation (LEB certified)

Max power output

350 hp

Gearbox

ZF 6AP1620B 6-speed automatic with integral retarder 

Fuel system

Fuel capacity350 l
Fuel tankAluminium fuel tank fitted under the staircase
Fuel filter

Right hand side (offside)

Can be offered with Posi-Lock or Identic fast filling systems as an option

Electrical

24 volt negative earth system of multiplex design (BEA 3) 

3 Bosch 150 amp alternators

I-Start dual battery system

Electronic monitoring of oil and coolant levels

Electric engine cooling fans

Engine oil top up system

Steering

Power steering

Electrically driven ZF Hydraulic power assisted steering

The steering wheel position is adjustable for height and rake

Axles

Front axleVolvo RFS-L
Rear axleZF AV133
Tag axleFixed

Suspension

Suspension

Electrically controlled air suspension

Full squat option available for two door variant

KneelingFerry lift and front axle kneeling

Wheels and tyres

Wheels

Steel disc rim 8.25" x 22.5"

Tyres305/70 R22.5"


Brakes

BrakesVolvo disc brakes
Brake systems

Electronic Braking System (EBS5) – electronically controlled pneumatic system

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Acceleration Slip Regulator (ASR)

DBrake - door brake function, door brake interlock

Brake blending

Hill Start Aid

Electronic Stability Control

Driver support

Brake temperature warning

Lining wear indicator 

Automatic brake adjusters with wear compensation

Driver’s environment

Spacious driver’s environment with wide range of individual adjustments for outstanding ergonomics and comfort
ISRI Driver’s seat – Air suspension driver seat, fully adjustable, with lumber support, headrest, hands-free microphone, three-point seatbelt.

Body specificaton

LED interior and exterior lighting (excluding main beam)

Ventura Inward Glider front entrance door with sensitive edge

Lockable Hopper windows located throughout lower and upper deck

White LED destination to front, side and rear

Compak manual book leaf wheelchair ramp to front door

Manually operated drivers sunblind

Emergency exit door to the lower rear saloon on the offside

Tinted side glass

Wood effect flooring

BMAC wireless bell pushes 

Two-year body warranty 

Optional features

Interior

Interior Next Stop announcers for bus service work 

PA and radio system

Denso Air Conditioning with pre-heat

Three point seat belts

Seatbelt for drivers seat

Two wheelchair spaces 

USB sockets

Luggage racking

Body

Camera Mirror System (CMS)

CCTV

Wi-fi

Induction loop

Nearside and offside tree guard

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