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Security report for volvocars.bg

Volvo Cars · Transportation · Bulgaria

Medium risk. 4 critical or high findings in Security headers, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

75/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Volvo Cars is a premium automotive manufacturer with a strong global presence, including a localized website for Bulgaria. The site offers comprehensive information about Volvo's vehicle lineup, configurators, and customer support, targeting general consumers interested in purchasing Volvo vehicles. The technical infrastructure is modern, leveraging React and Next.js frameworks, with a content management system likely based on Contentstack. The website demonstrates excellent design quality, mobile optimization, and SEO practices. Security posture is strong with HTTPS enforcement, security headers, and a consent management platform for privacy compliance. However, explicit security policies and incident response contacts are not prominently published. WHOIS data is unavailable, possibly due to privacy protection, but the website's branding and content strongly indicate legitimacy. Overall, the site is professional, secure, and compliant with GDPR requirements.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
88/ 100 · Low
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

4 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

  3. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Domain Expires Soon

      Domain expires in 20 days

      What to do: Renew domain registration before expiration

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
75
Security headers
35
Email security
82
DNS health
70
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
88
Average
75

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Volvo Cars operates in the transportation sector, focusing on manufacturing and selling premium vehicles. The Bulgarian site serves as a regional touchpoint for customers, providing localized content and services. The business model centers on direct consumer sales, dealer network support, and brand engagement. Volvo's market position is strong as a premium automotive brand with a reputation for safety and innovation. The company benefits from a global parent company, Geely Holding Group, enhancing its resources and market reach. The website reflects a mature digital presence with integrated marketing and analytics tools, supporting customer acquisition and retention strategies.

Security posture

The website exhibits a mature security posture with enforced HTTPS, comprehensive security headers, and integration of a consent management platform to comply with privacy regulations. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the analyzed content. However, the absence of a dedicated security policy page and incident response contact information represents a gap in transparency and readiness. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file, which could improve trust and facilitate responsible vulnerability reporting. Overall, the security measures are robust but could be enhanced with clearer communication of security policies and incident handling procedures.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Provide explicit incident response contact information, such as a security or abuse email address.
  3. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy to encourage responsible reporting.
  4. Enhance website accessibility by adding ARIA landmarks and improving keyboard navigation support.
  5. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and libraries to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Volvo Cars
Description
Добре дошли в българския сайт на Volvo Cars. Разгледайте и създайте своето любимо Volvo SUV, комби и седан днес.
Key services
Car sales, Car configurator, Dealer locator, Customer support
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
React, Next.js, JavaScript, CSS, Google Tag Manager, OneTrust Consent Management
Frameworks
Next.js
Platforms
Web
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of security headers
  • Consent management for cookies
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Marketing tools
OneTrust Consent Management
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is professional, localized in Bulgarian, and consistent with Volvo Cars branding.
  3. Strong privacy and cookie compliance with OneTrust integration.
  4. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found in HTML snippet but likely present on contact page.
  5. No security.txt or explicit vulnerability disclosure found.
  6. WHOIS data unavailable or protected, common for large brands using privacy services.
  7. Use of modern web technologies and frameworks ensures good performance and user experience.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern technology stack including React and Next.js, ensuring fast performance and excellent mobile responsiveness. The use of a headless CMS (Contentstack) allows for flexible content management and localization. Integration with Google Tag Manager and OneTrust indicates a mature approach to analytics and privacy compliance. The site employs multiple CSS stylesheets and asynchronous JavaScript loading to optimize user experience. No significant technical debt or outdated technologies were observed. Opportunities exist to improve accessibility features and to document security and incident response processes more explicitly.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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