What date does this casting mark indicate??

[Rockatansky]

The picture below is from part of the transmission on a Volvo XC70 that I'm repairing.

I have an idea what date this is meant to indicate, but I'd still like a second opinion.

The date is important as parts were revised/improved after a certain year.

So, how would you interpret this:

[Decky_Q]

Feb 2006

[williamp]

I agree. It looks like they add a dot for each new month of production. So just look at the last dot. The months accross the top, year along the left hand side. Feb 2006 (Mar 2006 if they do this at the end of the month, but for me it seems more likely they will add a dot at the start of the month)

[cptsideways]

Decky_Q said:

Feb 2006

Agreed

[BOBTEE]

Also agree

[Rockatansky]

Thanks.

That's what I was thinking too, but someone else who looked at it managed to plant a seed of doubt in my mind.

FWIW 2006= good news in this case

[poo at Paul's]

Jan 05.

[Rockatansky]

poo at Paul's said:

Jan 05.

A dissenter!!

Can you explain your interpretation please?

[ShampooEfficient]

Rockatansky said:

poo at Paul's said:

Jan 05.

A dissenter!!

Can you explain your interpretation please?

He's working from the wrong end