VOLVO PENTA MASTERS 2027: FAQs
Here is a list of frequently asked questions encountered, which may be worth reading in the lead up to the competition.
A team should consist of 2-3 people. A good tip is to combine technical skills with parts skills in the team. Collaboration within the team is vital to be able to answer all questions.
Yes, a dealer can enter any number of teams - there are no restrictions on the number of teams. It could even spark some internal competition within the dealer. Which team is the best?
Yes, this costs time. But the cost of not investing in competence is even more costly. The competition is an investment in how well work gets done. Teams train how to think, how to collaborate, and how to solve problems faster and better. This leads to:
Higher quality repairs.
Better customer experience.
And technicians who stay — because they feel valued.
The competition builds capability that lasts far longer than the hours invested. All this is good for your business.
Good question! The competition is split into 4 different rounds, or stages if you like. Each round consists of a fixed number of questions that you need to answer. The first two rounds are theoretical and both of them are completed online using our webtool. These two initial rounds are open to all teams that register for the competition. You can see these rounds as qualifiers; the teams with the highest combined scores from these two rounds then qualify for the market final. There will be 13 market finals held across the globe and in the market finals you will face tests that are both theoretical and hands-on where you will need to perform procedures - for example make a non-working engine run again.
The two best teams from each market final will then qualify for the World Final that will be held in Gothenburg. There, the first ever Volvo Penta Masters will be crowned in September 2027. The World Final will also be a combination of theory and practice.
Simply log into the Volvo Penta Masters webtool, which can be found here, and is clearly linked to the Volvo Penta Masters website’s front page. The questions will be made available as soon as the round opens, and you will have exactly 1 week to formally submit your answers.
No, there are no time bonuses. Just make sure you submit your answers before the deadline. There is no advantage in submitting earlier. If you and your team have any spare time, use it to double-check your answers, because once you submit your answers changes can’t be made
However, if you want to earn additional points and put your team ahead, you can complete missions using the Volvo Penta Masters app, where new missions are added for each round.
As long as you haven’t clicked “Submit”, you can change your answer. However, once you have clicked “Submit” your answers are final and can’t be changed. So, make sure that you are certain of all answers before clicking “Submit”. We also advise you to submit your answer in time before the deadline to allow for any unexpected and unforeseen events, for example issues with Internet connectivity.
All information needed to answer the questions correctly is available in the Volvo Penta supplied systems, like Publication Center, Product Center, Volvo Penta Shop etc. as well as Volvo Penta branding and basic knowledge.
You’re being tested on your ability to find information as much as anything else. Even if you think you know the answer, it is always worth double-checking in the relevant information system.
No, for questions that have more than one correct answer you must get them all correct to earn a point for that question.