V70: General - New V70 Owner - Upgrades & Reversing

craigblues · May 17th, 2014, 15:22

Well I've made the jump! I've purchased one. Volvo V70 D5 2008. My other Volvo S40 will be pleased to have a bigger brother. :-)

Only thing is I need to fit reverse sensors or a reverse camera. Anyone else done it?

Also any other recommended changes or upgrades?

lukas430000 · May 18th, 2014, 18:22

Hello craigblues

If You looking to get aftermarket ones I have done it. Fit in OEM position.

Tutorial here:

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=171623

Thanks for looking.

craigblues · May 18th, 2014, 21:06

Excellent! I had a similar set of these in my Berlingo, they were great! Just not sure where I will put them in the Volvo when I pick it up.

lukas430000 · May 30th, 2014, 17:50

Well mines fit in oem spaces in rear skirt. All markings are already there. Just drill holes and off U go.

craigblues · May 30th, 2014, 17:52

Done it now. :-) Drilled holes and sorted!

Also fitted a reverse camera in the number plate light.

Aeron · May 30th, 2014, 18:18

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Originally Posted by craigblues

Done it now. :-) Drilled holes and sorted!

Also fitted a reverse camera in the number plate light.

I asked this in another thread but where did you take the feed from. I have failed to get it working in my xc70 but assume as its 2008 like your V70 should be the same?

craigblues · May 30th, 2014, 18:25

For Sensors or Number plate light camera?

Aeron · May 30th, 2014, 18:28

sensors. Managed to find the reverse light feed in the head lining but not enough current coming through to power the unit? Worked from interior light and also checked wiring direct to battery. Assume its something to do with canbus but don't really know.

craigblues · May 30th, 2014, 18:31

I followed the reverse light wire back and then shredded it a little and push power cable for reverse sensor through middle and electric taped it.

The Reverse Camera is the best thing I've done!!!

Aeron · May 30th, 2014, 18:32

I assume your reverse lights are also on the tailgate not the corner pillar? Odd that it wouldn't work with me.

May 17th, 2014, 15:22	#1
craigblues VOC Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2021 08:47 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Worcestershire	New V70 Owner - Upgrades & Reversing Well I've made the jump! I've purchased one. Volvo V70 D5 2008. My other Volvo S40 will be pleased to have a bigger brother. :-) Only thing is I need to fit reverse sensors or a reverse camera. Anyone else done it? Also any other recommended changes or upgrades?

May 18th, 2014, 18:22	#2
lukas430000 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2017 09:14 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotland	Hello craigblues If You looking to get aftermarket ones I have done it. Fit in OEM position. Tutorial here: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=171623 Thanks for looking. __________________ Volvo - not everybody's car. But who want's to be everybody. Last edited by lukas430000; May 18th, 2014 at 18:24.

May 30th, 2014, 17:50	#4
lukas430000 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2017 09:14 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotland	Well mines fit in oem spaces in rear skirt. All markings are already there. Just drill holes and off U go. __________________ Volvo - not everybody's car. But who want's to be everybody.

May 18th, 2014, 21:06	#3
craigblues VOC Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2021 08:47 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Worcestershire	Excellent! I had a similar set of these in my Berlingo, they were great! Just not sure where I will put them in the Volvo when I pick it up.

May 30th, 2014, 17:52	#5
craigblues VOC Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2021 08:47 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Worcestershire	Done it now. :-) Drilled holes and sorted! Also fitted a reverse camera in the number plate light.

May 30th, 2014, 18:25	#7
craigblues VOC Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2021 08:47 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Worcestershire	For Sensors or Number plate light camera?

May 30th, 2014, 18:28	#8
Aeron Junior Member Last Online: May 7th, 2023 11:16 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Morriston	sensors. Managed to find the reverse light feed in the head lining but not enough current coming through to power the unit? Worked from interior light and also checked wiring direct to battery. Assume its something to do with canbus but don't really know.

May 30th, 2014, 18:31	#9
craigblues VOC Member Last Online: Jun 22nd, 2021 08:47 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Worcestershire	I followed the reverse light wire back and then shredded it a little and push power cable for reverse sensor through middle and electric taped it. The Reverse Camera is the best thing I've done!!!

May 30th, 2014, 18:32	#10
Aeron Junior Member Last Online: May 7th, 2023 11:16 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Morriston	I assume your reverse lights are also on the tailgate not the corner pillar? Odd that it wouldn't work with me.

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