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Jul 3rd, 2018, 18:56 | #1 |
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V70 windscreen cracked strangely
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Noticed today that the windscreen on my v70 has cracked nearly around the top around the rear view mirror. Will try and upload a pic Any ideas why its done this? Paul |
Jul 3rd, 2018, 19:08 | #2 |
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Jul 3rd, 2018, 20:01 | #3 |
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Crikey!
Well, obviously that area with the black backing gets extremely hot in the sun, a sudden application of very cold liquid "water" can cause exact crack lines in heated glass. This is a process used in glass vessel making in fact to make neat breaks. My view if I was shown that and asked what caused it would be very very hot from direct sun followed by immediate cooling from cold water. Of course, the glass is supposed to be properly tempered so this doesn't happen but that would by my guess. Either way, its bloody crap and if its an OEM screen i'd be talking to Volvo about it. Good luck. |
Jul 3rd, 2018, 23:15 | #4 |
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Actually windshield glass is Laminated not Tempered like side and back glass is. Big difference. Interesting break none the less.
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Jul 4th, 2018, 13:08 | #5 |
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The adhesive that holds the window in place along the top is notorious for failing. My money is on it failing to the left and right of the crack. This would have left only a small section of adhesive intact and not enough to hold it all together when you hit the first bump you came across.
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Most claims against Volvo for inadequately sealed screens are initiated because of water leakage but if your screen is poorly sealed along the top edge, it is down to Volvo and the cracking should not be allowed to deflect their liability for a brand new screen. The cracking may very well be caused by the poor sealing but you need to go after them for the poor sealing and not allow them to say that the written off glass is not down to them.
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Coincidentally (perhaps) my 2016 registered V60 Polestar has just experienced the same issue. Not the same shape crack, but for sure origination in the black central section. No sign whatsoever on the screen of any impact damage. OK on 1st July when it was last washed, cracked by the time I next used it on the 6th July ( both recorded on the dashcam !). In that time the (black) car had just sat in the drive in the sun and experienced very high temperatures.
I expect a battle will ensue with Volvo UK, I'll get my insurance company involved early on to cover my back. Let me know how you get on, as I will. |
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The day I took it in, turned out Volvo couldn't change the screen themselves anyhow, they used Autoglass but I was told the car had to be taken back for sensor recalibration. So , I got it done at home turned out Autoglass could do the calibration as well For me, if there is a front screen issue, don't waste half a day going to a Volvo dealer; just pay the excess on the glass insurance. |
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Like you I would not bother trying the dealer but go to insurance company, it just annoys me that you spend multiple thousands with them and when it's their turn to pay the weaseling starts. Paul. |
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