In the autumn of 1950, the Volvo 801 returned with a new front, similar to the front of the PV444 and the small lorry L340. The cars were renamed PV831 and PV832, respectively.  The PV830 was equipped with a 3.6L ED inline-six engine. Its power output and performance were commendable for its era, providing reliable transportation for various purposes. Most of the cars was sold as taxis and became as very common feature on the swedish roads in the 1950s and 60s.  The PV830 contributed to Volvo’s reputation for building robust and dependable vehicles and couple of the taxis were still used as late as  the 1980s

In 1953, independent front suspension became optional. That same year, a civilian executive version called ‘Disponent’ saw the light of day. The civilian versions main exterior feature that distinguished this version was the color, maroon metallic or dark blue. The interior included exclusive fabric upholstery. The rear seat had a folding center armrest and there were textile carpets on the floor. Standard equipment included a radio.

By the end of the 1950s, the Sow was quite outdated. Volvo had planned for a successor, project P358, which was supposed to be a large car powered by a V8. However, that car never materialized. When production of the PV800 Series ended in 1958, Volvo left the taxi market unattended. The recently introduced P120 Amazon was too small to serve as a taxicab, and it would be almost ten years before Volvo presented a new car suitable for taxi use: the Volvo 144.”