Rear fog lights

Jimmy90 · Jan 3rd, 2020, 19:30

My 2010 only has one rear fog illuminated when on. Is this correct? Not had a chance to check if just a bulb out. (Offside is working)

Chunk11 · Jan 3rd, 2020, 20:58

You are right only one fog light the other side I believe is just a reflector

SwissXC90 · Jan 3rd, 2020, 22:18

For many decades Volvo only have rear fog lamps on the drivers side.

Many many other car makers do the same.

Tannaton · Jan 4th, 2020, 10:08

If you search the forum carefully there is a thread on what parts to order to add a second fog light if you wish - most of the wiring is already there.

4x4 · Jan 4th, 2020, 10:53

Having only the light on the driver's side is to avoid confusion with brake lights.

Harley Dave · Jan 4th, 2020, 12:11

Agree that was probably the original plan but...

1 - As long as the fog lights are far enough away from the actual brake lights they should be OK

and

2 - Most cars have high level central brake lights now so not so much of an issue.

Cheers

Dave

Clan · Jan 4th, 2020, 13:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harley Dave

Agree that was probably the original plan but...

1 - As long as the fog lights are far enough away from the actual brake lights they should be OK

and

2 - Most cars have high level central brake lights now so not so much of an issue.

Cheers

Dave

what about the blinding issue for driver's behind? One is adequate to penetrate the fog to allow your car to be seen , Volvo know what they are doing , there is also the legal situation , maybe the law changed to stipulate just one ? ..👍

five alive · Jan 4th, 2020, 17:33

Extract from MOT manual.
the 1 rear fog lamp which must be fitted to the centre or offside of vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1980

Whyman · Jan 4th, 2020, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clan

what about the blinding issue for driver's behind? One is adequate to penetrate the fog to allow your car to be seen , Volvo know what they are doing , there is also the legal situation , maybe the law changed to stipulate just one ? ..👍

I switch mine off when another vehicle catches me up as I don’t want to dazzle the driver. Switch it on again if they turn off or stop.

Clan · Jan 4th, 2020, 20:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by five alive

Extract from MOT manual.
the 1 rear fog lamp which must be fitted to the centre or offside of vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1980

volvo always had two up until about 20 years ago ,

Jan 3rd, 2020, 19:30	#1
Jimmy90 Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:50 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Colchester	Rear fog lights My 2010 only has one rear fog illuminated when on. Is this correct? Not had a chance to check if just a bulb out. (Offside is working)

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Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Today 00:09 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	Agree that was probably the original plan but... 1 - As long as the fog lights are far enough away from the actual brake lights they should be OK and 2 - Most cars have high level central brake lights now so not so much of an issue. Cheers Dave

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five alive Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 18:22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south	Extract from MOT manual. the 1 rear fog lamp which must be fitted to the centre or offside of vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1980

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