Omsi 2 Volvo 8700 Review

The Volvo 8700 is a highly detailed, often community-developed (or payware) bus mod for OMSI 2 – The Bus Simulator. Unlike the game’s default MAN buses, the 8700 represents a European intercity/coach segment – specifically a 12–15m low-entry or high-floor coach, popular in Scandinavia, Germany, and the UK for regional and school routes.

Key variants in OMSI 2:

The mod is known for realistic drivetrain behavior (iShift gearbox simulation), scripted dashboards, and high-quality sound recordings from real Volvo B9R/B7R coaches.

The mod usually includes several variants:

Overview
The Volvo 8700 is a high-floor, intercity/suburban coach widely recognized across Europe for its robust construction, modular design, and driver-focused layout. This OMSI 2 rendition faithfully recreates the 12-meter variant (though other lengths may be included depending on the version), offering a detailed driving experience from the late 1990s through the 2000s. omsi 2 volvo 8700

Key Features

Included Variants (if applicable to your mod)

Driving Notes
The Volvo 8700 in OMSI 2 handles like a true heavy-duty coach: slower acceleration than city buses, a strong exhaust brake, and noticeable body roll in corners. Use the retarder for smooth deceleration. Ideal for regional lines (e.g., 100–150 km routes) or express services with fewer stops.

Compatibility

Credits (example – adjust to your source)

Download & Installation
Available at [platform, e.g., OMSI WebDisk, Steam Workshop, or community forums]. Extract the .rar/.7z file into your OMSI 2\Vehicles folder and activate in-game.

Unlike a heavy 18m articulated bus, the 8700 (12m) handles like a sports car—relatively speaking. It has a tight turning radius for an intercity bus, making it perfect for narrow European village roads, yet it has enough grunt to maintain 100 km/h on Autobahn sections.

Even the best OMSI mods have bugs. Here are fixes for the top three 8700 issues: The Volvo 8700 is a highly detailed, often

  • Problem: "The bus won't move – RPM goes up but no drive."

  • Problem: "Red error messages spamming in the top left."

    • To avoid the "blue sky" error (missing objects), ensure you have the required dependencies. Most Volvo 8700 mods require: