Please help with my towbar problem

wheelnut · Sep 16th, 2015, 12:48

I have the genuine Volvo towbar 31269496 from my 2012 model V70 and thought I would be able to fit it to the 2016 model. Most of the aftermarket towbar sites seems to say that V70s from 2008 onwards all use the same towbar, volvo are saying that models post 2014 are different.

Whilst I understand that Volvo say that I need part no 31359602, having downloaded the PDF instructions for both years from the Volvo Accessories website, they seem identical and even use the same drawings.

Can anyone tell me if there are any changes – or if the new part number relates to a minor change in type approval number or something similar.
I know it might be easy for my dealer to say that I need to pay £735 for a brand new set-up, it is a lot of money to shell out of my own pocket each time the company changes my car, so if I can minimize the costs as much as poss, I would be really grateful.

Whilst I would prefer to have my old one recoded, if I have to replace the TRM, it is not the end of the world, but I really can’t afford the £375 just for the new towbar particularly if, as I suspect, I can get away with the old one.

Many thanks

Rooster · Sep 16th, 2015, 19:31

The changers are more to do with bumper design been face lifted i think altho there isn't a massive amount of differance in bumpers shape wise,

Sep 16th, 2015, 12:48	#1
wheelnut Senior Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 23:00 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Market Harborough	Please help with my towbar problem I have the genuine Volvo towbar 31269496 from my 2012 model V70 and thought I would be able to fit it to the 2016 model. Most of the aftermarket towbar sites seems to say that V70s from 2008 onwards all use the same towbar, volvo are saying that models post 2014 are different. Whilst I understand that Volvo say that I need part no 31359602, having downloaded the PDF instructions for both years from the Volvo Accessories website, they seem identical and even use the same drawings. Can anyone tell me if there are any changes – or if the new part number relates to a minor change in type approval number or something similar. I know it might be easy for my dealer to say that I need to pay £735 for a brand new set-up, it is a lot of money to shell out of my own pocket each time the company changes my car, so if I can minimize the costs as much as poss, I would be really grateful. Whilst I would prefer to have my old one recoded, if I have to replace the TRM, it is not the end of the world, but I really can’t afford the £375 just for the new towbar particularly if, as I suspect, I can get away with the old one. Many thanks __________________ 2015 XC60 D4 R Des Lux, WP, Pano, Towbar, HK sound, Power Blue. 2019 V90 D4 R Des, Xenium, Polestar, Bursting Blue. 2016 V70 D3SE Lux, 2012 V70 Drive SE Lux, 2000 V70 SE2.4: 2000 V40 1.8SE: 1997 S70 2.0SE Garage - Mercedes SLK & Honda CM400T Last edited by wheelnut; Sep 16th, 2015 at 12:51.

Sep 16th, 2015, 19:31	#2
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	The changers are more to do with bumper design been face lifted i think altho there isn't a massive amount of differance in bumpers shape wise, __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

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