7 seat conversion

stevesvolvo · May 18th, 2014, 21:46

I have a V70 (D50) 2003 model , I want to put the 7 seat conversion in.

Is it just a bolt in job and does anyone have one they wish to sell?

Thanks

tphilly · May 18th, 2014, 22:03

I've seen a few on ebay but they go for around the £80-130 mark. They do just bolt in but according to the book they are only designed for kids up to a certain weight.

stevesvolvo · May 18th, 2014, 22:32

Seen a couple there, does that mean I need to fit another set of seat belts too?

Georgeandkira · May 19th, 2014, 00:16

To be legal, yes. The belts and bolts should be included in whatever kit you acquire. If there are trim pieces (say, at the roof mounting points) be sure to get them as well. Kira

Missing Lincs · May 19th, 2014, 08:20

Its worth downloading the fitting instructions from the Volvo website. You will be able to see what parts you need from the donor vehicle. There's quite a bit of stuff that's not obvious like the rails from under the floor.

When you refit the seatbelts you need new bolts. New ones are pre-treated with thread-lock.

BarryCambs · May 19th, 2014, 09:32

Mine has these fitted and they are very handy and it's why I got the car in the first place. As said above, you do need a complete kit, not just the seat and belts. Mine was factory fitted and has an internal handle to open the tailgate which was part of the kit.

From memory, they are for up to 140cm and 30kg

Bernard333 · May 19th, 2014, 10:41

I fitted a set to a 2003 V70 taken from a 2001 V70 , its an easy job and takes less than 2 hours. If you can get a set for less than £130 complete with seat belts and modified floor panels its a bargain as they can sell for up to £350 despite the original option price being around £600 but you need the rear internal tailgate release parts as well and many sellers do not include them. I have now removed the seats as the kids were too big for them when they were around 8 years old.

Missing Lincs · May 19th, 2014, 13:52

Going back to the issue of being legal, I think from memory, you must also fit the extra key lock on the outside of the tailgate. If you want the key matching to the rest of the car, this part will have to come from Volvo.

Peter D · May 19th, 2014, 19:13

And a release handle on the inside of the door. Also you must inform your insurance company of the change to 7 seats. Regards Peter

DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX · May 20th, 2014, 20:40

Hi,
If you find that you have any difficulties with insurance for this type of conversion then please feel free to drop me a line.
Regards,
Dan.

May 18th, 2014, 21:46	#1
stevesvolvo Senior Member Last Online: Sep 2nd, 2023 12:21 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cambridge	7 seat conversion I have a V70 (D50) 2003 model , I want to put the 7 seat conversion in. Is it just a bolt in job and does anyone have one they wish to sell? Thanks

May 18th, 2014, 22:03	#2
tphilly Member Last Online: Aug 20th, 2016 11:41 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Ewloe	I've seen a few on ebay but they go for around the £80-130 mark. They do just bolt in but according to the book they are only designed for kids up to a certain weight.

May 18th, 2014, 22:32	#3
stevesvolvo Senior Member Last Online: Sep 2nd, 2023 12:21 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cambridge	Seen a couple there, does that mean I need to fit another set of seat belts too?

May 19th, 2014, 00:16	#4
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:02 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	To be legal, yes. The belts and bolts should be included in whatever kit you acquire. If there are trim pieces (say, at the roof mounting points) be sure to get them as well. Kira

May 19th, 2014, 08:20	#5
Missing Lincs Premier Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2024 08:53 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louth	Its worth downloading the fitting instructions from the Volvo website. You will be able to see what parts you need from the donor vehicle. There's quite a bit of stuff that's not obvious like the rails from under the floor. When you refit the seatbelts you need new bolts. New ones are pre-treated with thread-lock.

May 19th, 2014, 09:32	#6
BarryCambs Senior Member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2023 14:13 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cambridge	Mine has these fitted and they are very handy and it's why I got the car in the first place. As said above, you do need a complete kit, not just the seat and belts. Mine was factory fitted and has an internal handle to open the tailgate which was part of the kit. From memory, they are for up to 140cm and 30kg

May 19th, 2014, 10:41	#7
Bernard333 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2021 11:41 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ramelton	I fitted a set to a 2003 V70 taken from a 2001 V70 , its an easy job and takes less than 2 hours. If you can get a set for less than £130 complete with seat belts and modified floor panels its a bargain as they can sell for up to £350 despite the original option price being around £600 but you need the rear internal tailgate release parts as well and many sellers do not include them. I have now removed the seats as the kids were too big for them when they were around 8 years old.

May 19th, 2014, 13:52	#8
Missing Lincs Premier Member Last Online: Jun 12th, 2024 08:53 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louth	Going back to the issue of being legal, I think from memory, you must also fit the extra key lock on the outside of the tailgate. If you want the key matching to the rest of the car, this part will have to come from Volvo.

May 19th, 2014, 19:13	#9
Peter D Peter D Last Online: Mar 2nd, 2015 21:03 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Livingston	And a release handle on the inside of the door. Also you must inform your insurance company of the change to 7 seats. Regards Peter

May 20th, 2014, 20:40	#10
DAN AT ADRIAN FLUX Trader Last Online: Jun 21st, 2024 20:24 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: King's Lynn	Hi, If you find that you have any difficulties with insurance for this type of conversion then please feel free to drop me a line. Regards, Dan.

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