Volvo Honors Nils Bohlin, Inventor of the Life-Saving Three-Point Seat Belt

Hariphil Asia Resources Inc. (HARI), the official Volvo Cars distributor in the Philippines, joins Volvo worldwide in commemorating the birthday of Nils Bohlin on July 17, 1920. The Swedish engineer’s groundbreaking invention of the modern three-point seatbelt revolutionized automotive safety and has saved millions of lives over the decades.

Introduced by Volvo in 1959, Bohlin’s three-point seatbelt remains one of the most impactful safety innovations in automotive history. Recognizing its potential to save lives, Volvo made the patent available to the entire industry, enabling manufacturers worldwide to adopt this life-saving technology freely. This decision has helped save over a million lives globally and exemplifies Volvo’s long-standing commitment to putting safety above profits.

Today, every Volvo vehicle embodies this legacy through advanced safety features designed to prevent collisions, reduce risks, and protect occupants. From sophisticated driver-assistance systems to innovative structural engineering, Volvo continues to build on Bohlin’s pioneering work by creating vehicles centered around human safety.

“Safety at Volvo is not just a feature; it is the foundation of everything we do,” said Ms. Maria Fe Perez-Agudo, Vice Chairman, President, and CEO of HARI. “As we celebrate Nils Bohlin’s birthday, we honor not only an extraordinary engineer but also a safety philosophy that has shaped generations of safer mobility. His invention reminds us that true innovation is measured by the lives it protects.”

As Volvo commemorates Bohlin’s enduring legacy, the brand remains committed to its vision of a future with zero collisions, where innovative technology, intelligent safety systems, and human-centered engineering work together to protect every life on the road. This commitment is now complemented by an exclusive offer: BPI’s 0% interest financing, making Volvo ownership more accessible because protecting lives should never be out of reach.

Customers are invited to visit the Volvo Cars Makati showroom to explore models like the XC90 T8 PHEV, XC60 T8 PHEV, and the all-electric EX30. Discover how 99 years of safety innovation continue to shape every journey—now more attainable than ever through Volvo and BPI’s exclusive financing partnership