Want to change the bulbs for the rear number plate

olliemayo · Dec 4th, 2016, 15:43

Howdy

Was driving the wifes car last night, all recently cleaned and it struck me that the 30 pence worth of bulbs that serve to illuminate the rear number plate look pretty naff in an otherwise tidy looking car.

It is a 62 plate XC60, can someone point me in the direction of some blue/white LED festoon bulbs I can put into this car as a replacement, do I need Canbus equipped versions? I've never changed a bulb in a Volvo!

Thanks very much for your help!

GusGecko · Dec 4th, 2016, 17:21

There's already a couple of threads on this...

Plenty on amazon, eBay or ebuyer and auto bulb shops. Simple swap no need for Cambus error ones

olliemayo · Dec 16th, 2016, 19:29

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Originally Posted by GusGecko

There's already a couple of threads on this...

Plenty on amazon, eBay or ebuyer and auto bulb shops. Simple swap no need for Cambus error ones

Hi

I have searched some threads. I would like to find a decent UK supplier for this stuff. So far I cannot find any LED bulbs which are 8000K in colour?

wimorrison · Dec 16th, 2016, 20:23

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Originally Posted by olliemayo

Hi

I have searched some threads. I would like to find a decent UK supplier for this stuff. So far I cannot find any LED bulbs which are 8000K in colour?

8000k - that will be bright blue, almost ultra violet.

You want 4300k for daylight or 6500 for bright white

GMcL · Dec 16th, 2016, 21:14

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Modern-100-...m+festoon+8000

38mm is the norm I think but up to 42mm will fit.

Gilesme · Dec 16th, 2016, 21:33

Got mine from this place - original failed within 12 months. Was upgraded free to these - can bus complaint ones - with extra 3 year warranty.

Use code XMAS10 for 10% off.

olliemayo · Dec 16th, 2016, 21:42

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Originally Posted by wimorrison

8000k - that will be bright blue, almost ultra violet.

You want 4300k for daylight or 6500 for bright white

What colour would you say the bulbs are in this thread?

Have to check if the wifes car has puddle lights as well. I have not noticed them yet??

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=137121

wimorrison · Dec 16th, 2016, 23:43

Difficult to say as the white balance of the camera has affected the picture but they are very blue, possibly that 8000k you are looking for.

Not A temperature I would ever use.

taz777 · Dec 17th, 2016, 06:23

LEDs to illuminate the number plate look terrible, in my opinion. They provide two bright strips of lights so don't illuminate evenly, and look very obviously aftermarket.

Personally I'd get regular bulbs that are a tad brighter but with a wide light dispersal pattern.

Another thing to consider is cleaning and polishing the number plate itself to ensure that it reflects light evenly and as much as possible.

Just my 2p worth, but each to their own.

GusGecko · Dec 17th, 2016, 07:31

These are just 'cool white' LED's with no colour temperature stated.

There's absolutely loads about - just try and find some reviews first as there's equally loads of ****e.

Dec 4th, 2016, 15:43	#1
olliemayo Junior Member Last Online: Nov 17th, 2018 14:12 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Wells	Want to change the bulbs for the rear number plate Howdy Was driving the wifes car last night, all recently cleaned and it struck me that the 30 pence worth of bulbs that serve to illuminate the rear number plate look pretty naff in an otherwise tidy looking car. It is a 62 plate XC60, can someone point me in the direction of some blue/white LED festoon bulbs I can put into this car as a replacement, do I need Canbus equipped versions? I've never changed a bulb in a Volvo! Thanks very much for your help! Last edited by olliemayo; Dec 4th, 2016 at 17:03.

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GusGecko from C30 to XC60 Last Online: Aug 28th, 2023 07:55 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Braintree, Essex	There's already a couple of threads on this... Plenty on amazon, eBay or ebuyer and auto bulb shops. Simple swap no need for Cambus error ones __________________ XC60 D5 SE LUX NAV with toys 'n' stuff

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GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Today 08:00 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	https://www.amazon.co.uk/Modern-100-...m+festoon+8000 38mm is the norm I think but up to 42mm will fit. __________________ 2011 Volvo S60 D3 R-design Premium - 2020 Focus ST estate automatic - 2020 KIA eSoul 150kW 64kwh EV Previous: 2005 Volvo S60 D5 Sport - 2017 Focus RS Last edited by GMcL; Dec 16th, 2016 at 21:16.

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Gilesme Senior Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2024 12:24 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lytham	Got mine from this place - original failed within 12 months. Was upgraded free to these - can bus complaint ones - with extra 3 year warranty. Use code XMAS10 for 10% off. Last edited by Gilesme; Dec 16th, 2016 at 21:43.

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wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	Difficult to say as the white balance of the camera has affected the picture but they are very blue, possibly that 8000k you are looking for. Not A temperature I would ever use. __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Dec 17th, 2016, 06:23	#9
taz777 VOC Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2021 17:39 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London	LEDs to illuminate the number plate look terrible, in my opinion. They provide two bright strips of lights so don't illuminate evenly, and look very obviously aftermarket. Personally I'd get regular bulbs that are a tad brighter but with a wide light dispersal pattern. Another thing to consider is cleaning and polishing the number plate itself to ensure that it reflects light evenly and as much as possible. Just my 2p worth, but each to their own. __________________ MY16 Volvo S80 D4 SE Lux Geartronic with Polestar

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