Xenon Headlights (2005 facelift)

gangitano85 · Dec 1st, 2022, 15:49

Good afternoon,

Long time reader of the forum but decided today that I would join. We have a 2004 XC70 D5 Lux (automatic) which is quite unusual as it used to be a demo car for a London dealership that showcases the changes / improvements for the 2005 facelift and of almost all available options. As such the car has xenon headlights, the newer plastic cover ones instead of the original glass cover ones. Quality is poor, the car has already failed one MOT because the condition of the headlights (replaced with a slightly better second hand one from eBay). It looks like we will be in the same situation come next January and was wondering whether someone might have a set of these available or might have some ideas about where I could find a decent used or new set (as far as I know, they are discontinued). The best option that I have found for now is importing them from Japan, but at crazy prices.

All help and advice is welcome

Darlo 1 · Dec 2nd, 2022, 15:31

If you know someone who is handy with a spraygun they should be able to bring them back to as new condition, if you were closer to me i'd do them for you, a smart repairer would be your best bet.

Dec 1st, 2022, 15:49	#1
gangitano85 New Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2023 11:56 Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Canterbury	Xenon Headlights (2005 facelift) Good afternoon, Long time reader of the forum but decided today that I would join. We have a 2004 XC70 D5 Lux (automatic) which is quite unusual as it used to be a demo car for a London dealership that showcases the changes / improvements for the 2005 facelift and of almost all available options. As such the car has xenon headlights, the newer plastic cover ones instead of the original glass cover ones. Quality is poor, the car has already failed one MOT because the condition of the headlights (replaced with a slightly better second hand one from eBay). It looks like we will be in the same situation come next January and was wondering whether someone might have a set of these available or might have some ideas about where I could find a decent used or new set (as far as I know, they are discontinued). The best option that I have found for now is importing them from Japan, but at crazy prices. All help and advice is welcome

Dec 2nd, 2022, 15:31	#2
Darlo 1 Lunatic. Last Online: Yesterday 22:56 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: staffordshire	If you know someone who is handy with a spraygun they should be able to bring them back to as new condition, if you were closer to me i'd do them for you, a smart repairer would be your best bet. __________________ V40 1.9D 2004 620 miles to the tankful. 235000 miles on clock. Now sold, S60 D5 2004. I vape therefore I am.

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