Ah good. That 2014 thread. Thank you. That is useful information.
That is perhaps summarised by Mike Brace. To misquote Mike, different cars need different areas and amounts of metal - one finds out when one actually does the job, And other people posted similar comments from their experience.
My repairman has carefully inspected the car. And his plan and price take account of whatever might be there when fully opened up. A gentleman of the old school.
The two photographs of the panel are very helpful. Especially compared to the info available elsewhere online. They do very usefully make it seem clear that the panel extends down to or towards the floor pan. That panel might even include part of the floor pan. That is information I did not have for my repairman and I will pass than on.
And that part (same number anyway, 3528946) is still supplied by Volvo, via both Brookhouse and Volvo dealers. Cheaper from FRF Volvo. It's from Volvo Classic Parts, has to be ordered from Sweden. Unless Brookhouse or someone has some in stock.
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