C70 S70 V70: - Headlight - Page 3

jack taylor · Mar 15th, 2018, 01:14

Thank you both very much for the very helpful info.

Phil Spratt · Mar 17th, 2018, 15:34

Hi just to let all who replied , had to go to Volvo direct at a cost of £220 plus vat so for both new headlights £550 the pair but at least I can now see the roads in Wales , still can’t understand why so aftermarket lights but change the securing points ?
Again thanks for all the help
Regards
Phil

Luxobarge · Mar 18th, 2018, 09:12

Why did you have to go to Volvo? They're a lot cheaper from PFV, and just as good....??

Anyway, glad you've got it sorted.

Bigfella666 · Mar 18th, 2018, 09:55

Me confused as well Lux !

Every C V 70 I have ever played with headlamp set up is the same - 3 x 10mm bolts, difficult to see it would be any different on OP mota ?

Phil Spratt · Mar 18th, 2018, 11:58

Hi both , all the aftermarket lights we got delivered had different fixing points to the originals ? My lights have three fixing points that all face you as you look at the back of the headlight the aftermarket ones only had one securing point facing and the double securing points were put on the side , asked PFV and europarts etc but all the lights were different or the securing points were different sent a picture to loads of companies and no one had the same as mine 😭 so had to bite the bullet and go direct and they had to order from Sweden.

Bigfella666 · Mar 18th, 2018, 12:26

Not that it is worth a jot Phill, but I still remain confused. 550 quid - ouch !!!!!

Clogs · Mar 18th, 2018, 12:47

£550 a pair is a bit steep, since I got mine from the local dealer (with their discount because they service the car) for £420 the pair. They are very good and come with bulbs and electric levelling.

By the way the only reason for servicing with the dealer is the free overseas and national roadside rescue. I suppose a fully Volvo dealer stamped service book on a 19 year old car is a rarity, and I'm now going for the 190,000 service (though it's only done 158,300) soon so it's ready for some trips over the Channel. As we go abroad a bit, and nearly every overseas roadside rescue refuses to offer that on cars over 10 years old, or asks ridiculous prices - e.g. £50/day = £700 for a fortnight which is about what my 1999 V70 T5 is worth!

jack taylor · Mar 18th, 2018, 17:16

A pair from Germany are about £160.00 and advertised as "with or without height adjustment". I queried this with the supplier who said I simply remove the electric motors from the back of my old h/lights and re-fit on the new ones.
Does this ring true or am I being told porkies.

Bigfella666 · Mar 18th, 2018, 17:48

Jack

Absolutely true. Have been a couple of posts recently here confirming what I had been told by Bernie at Braydons and one day I shall indeed make the time to transfer the motors from old to new.

jack taylor · Mar 18th, 2018, 22:19

Hi Bigfellar666 thanks very much for that; most interesting. jack

Mar 18th, 2018, 09:12	#23
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 10:48 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	Why did you have to go to Volvo? They're a lot cheaper from PFV, and just as good....?? Anyway, glad you've got it sorted. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Mar 18th, 2018, 11:58	#25
Phil Spratt New Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2018 19:57 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Blaenau Ffestiniog	V70 headlight Hi both , all the aftermarket lights we got delivered had different fixing points to the originals ? My lights have three fixing points that all face you as you look at the back of the headlight the aftermarket ones only had one securing point facing and the double securing points were put on the side , asked PFV and europarts etc but all the lights were different or the securing points were different sent a picture to loads of companies and no one had the same as mine 😭 so had to bite the bullet and go direct and they had to order from Sweden.

Mar 18th, 2018, 12:47	#27
Clogs Clogs Last Online: Dec 26th, 2023 08:04 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canterbury	£550 a pair £550 a pair is a bit steep, since I got mine from the local dealer (with their discount because they service the car) for £420 the pair. They are very good and come with bulbs and electric levelling. By the way the only reason for servicing with the dealer is the free overseas and national roadside rescue. I suppose a fully Volvo dealer stamped service book on a 19 year old car is a rarity, and I'm now going for the 190,000 service (though it's only done 158,300) soon so it's ready for some trips over the Channel. As we go abroad a bit, and nearly every overseas roadside rescue refuses to offer that on cars over 10 years old, or asks ridiculous prices - e.g. £50/day = £700 for a fortnight which is about what my 1999 V70 T5 is worth!

Mar 15th, 2018, 01:14	#21
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	Thank you both very much for the very helpful info.

Mar 17th, 2018, 15:34	#22
Phil Spratt New Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2018 19:57 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Blaenau Ffestiniog	Hi just to let all who replied , had to go to Volvo direct at a cost of £220 plus vat so for both new headlights £550 the pair but at least I can now see the roads in Wales , still can’t understand why so aftermarket lights but change the securing points ? Again thanks for all the help Regards Phil

Mar 18th, 2018, 09:55	#24
Bigfella666 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London	Me confused as well Lux ! Every C V 70 I have ever played with headlamp set up is the same - 3 x 10mm bolts, difficult to see it would be any different on OP mota ?

Mar 18th, 2018, 12:26	#26
Bigfella666 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London	Not that it is worth a jot Phill, but I still remain confused. 550 quid - ouch !!!!!

Mar 18th, 2018, 17:16	#28
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	A pair from Germany are about £160.00 and advertised as "with or without height adjustment". I queried this with the supplier who said I simply remove the electric motors from the back of my old h/lights and re-fit on the new ones. Does this ring true or am I being told porkies.

Mar 18th, 2018, 17:48	#29
Bigfella666 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 13:31 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: London	Jack Absolutely true. Have been a couple of posts recently here confirming what I had been told by Bernie at Braydons and one day I shall indeed make the time to transfer the motors from old to new.

Mar 18th, 2018, 22:19	#30
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	Hi Bigfellar666 thanks very much for that; most interesting. jack

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