Rear windshield wiper

ajblogs · Jul 11th, 2020, 15:13

I have a sort of a silly question. I recently purchased a Volvo S90. With all the rains (love the summer!) I'm keen to have the rear windshield clean when driving.

But I cannot seem to locate a wiper on the rear windshield. Is that normal? It's crazy that we have a cleaning tool for the headlights but no wiper for the windshield !?!

tem · Jul 11th, 2020, 16:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajblogs

I have a sort of a silly question. I recently purchased a Volvo S90. With all the rains (love the summer!) I'm keen to have the rear windshield clean when driving.

But I cannot seem to locate a wiper on the rear windshield. Is that normal? It's crazy that we have a cleaning tool for the headlights but no wiper for the windshield !?!

The Volvo S90 is a salon car.
I cannot think of a salon car that has a rear wiper?
But I am sure someone will correct me, if I am wrong.

tem.

nu11eaf · Jul 11th, 2020, 17:10

The S90 does not have a rear wiper, I had an S90 as a service loan car once and it was the first thing I picked up on as it badly needs a rear wiper as the low sloping rear window collects a lot of water in town driving, not as bad when moving faster.
Volvo should really add one to future models as a safety feature.

Mad Malc · Jul 11th, 2020, 18:29

I have never had an issue with the rear screen becoming dirty. It stays relatively free of dirt so do not worry. The rear of the car however does get dirty very quickly. I think someone got the air flow right.

nu11eaf · Jul 11th, 2020, 20:07

It was water staying on the rear screen that I found to obscure vision not dirt.

Whyman · Jul 11th, 2020, 21:20

Try RainX on the rear screen.

Wotks for me but I never put it on the windscreen.

apnicolle · Jul 11th, 2020, 22:18

Peugeot saloons had a rear wiper as an option, in the case of the 309, 306 and 405 for sure. I always thought not having one was daft for exactly the reasons you stated.

Philip Fisher · Jul 11th, 2020, 22:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by tem

The Volvo S90 is a salon car.
I cannot think of a salon car that has a rear wiper?
But I am sure someone will correct me, if I am wrong.

tem.

The staggeringly ugly and massively unpopular Ford Focus saloon had a rear wiper.

tem · Jul 11th, 2020, 23:08

Thanks.
I knew that I would be corrected.
Great forum.

tem.

ajblogs · Jul 11th, 2020, 23:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by nu11eaf

The S90 does not have a rear wiper, I had an S90 as a service loan car once and it was the first thing I picked up on as it badly needs a rear wiper as the low sloping rear window collects a lot of water in town driving, not as bad when moving faster.
Volvo should really add one to future models as a safety feature.

Precisely. Obviously, it being a sedan there isn't an issue with the dirt, but I'm tired of the water obscuring my vision all the time. I'm in the City, so an average speed of 14 mph since the time I've had the car, and the tiny rain droplet really does my head in.

It's my first sedan, but I really do think slow driving necessitates a rear windscreen wiper!

Jul 11th, 2020, 15:13	#1
ajblogs New Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2023 16:06 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: London	Rear windshield wiper I have a sort of a silly question. I recently purchased a Volvo S90. With all the rains (love the summer!) I'm keen to have the rear windshield clean when driving. But I cannot seem to locate a wiper on the rear windshield. Is that normal? It's crazy that we have a cleaning tool for the headlights but no wiper for the windshield !?!

Jul 11th, 2020, 17:10	#3
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:54 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	The S90 does not have a rear wiper, I had an S90 as a service loan car once and it was the first thing I picked up on as it badly needs a rear wiper as the low sloping rear window collects a lot of water in town driving, not as bad when moving faster. Volvo should really add one to future models as a safety feature. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Jul 11th, 2020, 20:07	#5
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:54 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	It was water staying on the rear screen that I found to obscure vision not dirt. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

Jul 11th, 2020, 21:20	#6
Whyman Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:09 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Newark	Try RainX on the rear screen. Wotks for me but I never put it on the windscreen. __________________ XC60 2013 D5 215 SE Lux Nav geartronic

Jul 11th, 2020, 22:18	#7
apnicolle Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bexhill-on-Sea	Peugeot saloons had a rear wiper as an option, in the case of the 309, 306 and 405 for sure. I always thought not having one was daft for exactly the reasons you stated. __________________ Current; XC90 B5P Momentum Past; V90 Cross Country D4 2017 Polestar, XC90 D5 ES 2014, C70 T5 SE 2008, S60 2.0T SE2006, V40 1.9D SE 2004, S40 1.8GDI SE 2002

Jul 11th, 2020, 18:29	#4
Mad Malc Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 13:37 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Filey	I have never had an issue with the rear screen becoming dirty. It stays relatively free of dirt so do not worry. The rear of the car however does get dirty very quickly. I think someone got the air flow right.

Jul 11th, 2020, 23:08	#9
tem Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2021 11:52 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scottish Highlands	Thanks. I knew that I would be corrected. Great forum. tem. __________________ MY17 V90 D4 Momentum, Magic Blue, Amber, 12.3" Display, Winter Plus, Rear Camera, Privacy Glass.

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