Ventilation fans for V70/850 estates

sarge · Dec 15th, 2004, 08:16

Hello all,

Has anyone else out there any experience of Volvo's ventilation/extractor fans which fit under the floor of the boot of the 855 and V70? I recently had them installed by my local dealer, hoping that, as advertised, they would help reduce the misting up of the rear windows. But despite a £400+ bill I am extremely disappointed with their apparent ineffectiveness. Is it just me? Or have others fitted them and found that they haven't made a huge difference. I'd be interested in taking this up with Volvo, because if they don't do what they're advertised as doing .... So any feedback welcomed.

Thanks.
Sarge
'99 V70 AWD

Dec 15th, 2004, 13:00

£10 Dehumidifying box from Homebase works reasonably well.

TT

Dec 15th, 2004, 13:03

I don't have any problems with my 855 Misting up, from all the threads it seems to be worse the later the later the revision.

KeatV70D5SE · Dec 15th, 2004, 18:16

Never heard of these - is there anywhere online that I can see a FULL accessory catalogue, not just the one on the website.

Dec 15th, 2004, 18:54

My 97 P reg 855 T5 is really misty. "Glad(!)" to know it's not just me.

KeatV70D5SE · Dec 15th, 2004, 20:48

I don't know whether the 850s have these but the V70 now has vents in the B pillars to direct at the rear passenger windows - maybe they recognised a problem....

sarge · Dec 16th, 2004, 08:11

Yeh, the new V70s do but not the classics or the 850. Never found a full on-line accessory brochure. I use the catalogue that the dealers have - I just trawl through it when the car's in the garage. The fans are advertised as helping to reduce misting on the rear windows, supposedly particulalry useful if you carry wet gear in the back or a damp dog. I originally thought that the fans would work by pushing air into the back through the small vents next to the cargo area windows just behind the back seat, but they don't. They actually work as extractor fans fitted over vents which are hidded under the floor behind the sides of the rear bumper. These vents are used to help even-out the air pressure in the car and the extra fans just push air out of these. The theory is good, but I'm less convinced about the practical application.

Sarge
'99 V70 AWD

Simon Linton · Dec 16th, 2004, 09:51

If you have air con, then switch it on and open the rear windows a crack - once you've cleared the mist, you should be able to close them

I'm shocked at the £400 bill though - that seems excessive even for a main dealer.

Dec 15th, 2004, 08:16	#1
sarge Master Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2010 08:01 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Roy Bridge	Ventilation fans for V70/850 estates Hello all, Has anyone else out there any experience of Volvo's ventilation/extractor fans which fit under the floor of the boot of the 855 and V70? I recently had them installed by my local dealer, hoping that, as advertised, they would help reduce the misting up of the rear windows. But despite a £400+ bill I am extremely disappointed with their apparent ineffectiveness. Is it just me? Or have others fitted them and found that they haven't made a huge difference. I'd be interested in taking this up with Volvo, because if they don't do what they're advertised as doing .... So any feedback welcomed. Thanks. Sarge '99 V70 AWD

Dec 15th, 2004, 13:00	#2
twinturbo Guest Location:	RE: Ventilation fans for V70/850 estates £10 Dehumidifying box from Homebase works reasonably well. TT

Dec 15th, 2004, 13:03	#3
twinturbo Guest Location:	RE: Ventilation fans for V70/850 estates I don't have any problems with my 855 Misting up, from all the threads it seems to be worse the later the later the revision.

Dec 15th, 2004, 18:16	#4
KeatV70D5SE Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2014 21:51 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: York	RE: Ventilation fans for V70/850 estates Never heard of these - is there anywhere online that I can see a FULL accessory catalogue, not just the one on the website. __________________ Keat 2004 XC70 D5 SE Lux . Black, Black Leather, factory privacy glass, RTI & TV, Phone (also Bluetooth), Premium Sound & Sub with IPOD, Isofix & built-in booster seats, Bi-Xenons, rear spoiler.

Dec 15th, 2004, 18:54	#5
Will Guest Location:	RE: Ventilation fans for V70/850 estates My 97 P reg 855 T5 is really misty. "Glad(!)" to know it's not just me.

Dec 15th, 2004, 20:48	#6
KeatV70D5SE Member Last Online: Oct 5th, 2014 21:51 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: York	RE: Ventilation fans for V70/850 estates I don't know whether the 850s have these but the V70 now has vents in the B pillars to direct at the rear passenger windows - maybe they recognised a problem.... __________________ Keat 2004 XC70 D5 SE Lux . Black, Black Leather, factory privacy glass, RTI & TV, Phone (also Bluetooth), Premium Sound & Sub with IPOD, Isofix & built-in booster seats, Bi-Xenons, rear spoiler.

Dec 16th, 2004, 08:11	#7
sarge Master Member Last Online: Nov 5th, 2010 08:01 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Roy Bridge	RE: Ventilation fans for V70/850 estates Yeh, the new V70s do but not the classics or the 850. Never found a full on-line accessory brochure. I use the catalogue that the dealers have - I just trawl through it when the car's in the garage. The fans are advertised as helping to reduce misting on the rear windows, supposedly particulalry useful if you carry wet gear in the back or a damp dog. I originally thought that the fans would work by pushing air into the back through the small vents next to the cargo area windows just behind the back seat, but they don't. They actually work as extractor fans fitted over vents which are hidded under the floor behind the sides of the rear bumper. These vents are used to help even-out the air pressure in the car and the extra fans just push air out of these. The theory is good, but I'm less convinced about the practical application. Sarge '99 V70 AWD

Dec 16th, 2004, 09:51	#8
Simon Linton 850/70 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2008 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Leicester	RE: Ventilation fans for V70/850 estates If you have air con, then switch it on and open the rear windows a crack - once you've cleared the mist, you should be able to close them I'm shocked at the £400 bill though - that seems excessive even for a main dealer.

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