spare wheel housing doubles as a swimming pool!!

s40_xs_99 · Nov 5th, 2008, 15:01

ive just noticed about 1 inch of water floating around in my boot under the spare wheel !. all electrics are fine except for 2 front windows which have to be " pulled" after about half way in order for the continuation of closing. were could the water be coming from and more importantly mot is early dec , could faulty electric windows fail it? p.s . fitted my own rear ariel for a.m reception but some gaps are visible. any advise is very much appreciated.

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jonny57 · Nov 5th, 2008, 18:10

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Originally Posted by s40_xs_99

ive just noticed about 1 inch of water floating around in my boot under the spare wheel !. all electrics are fine except for 2 front windows which have to be " pulled" after about half way in order for the continuation of closing. were could the water be coming from and more importantly mot is early dec , could faulty electric windows fail it? p.s . fitted my own rear ariel for a.m reception but some gaps are visible. any advise is very much appreciated.

***REGRET NOT WHAT YOU HAVE DONE.. BUT WHAT YOU HAVEN"T***

I think you have answered your own question there.It's amazing how much water can get through a tiny gap,try loosening the ariel then a squirt of silicon round the base of it then tighten it up again.ood luck

simonV40 · Nov 6th, 2008, 08:53

Hi.,
I have the same problem with my 98 V40 approx 1" of water.
i have been underneath with inspection lamp..check all window seals etc etc even local Volvo dealers have found nothing....in the end i drilled a small hole in the well..problem solved!!

stevo48 · Nov 6th, 2008, 09:12

Water can get past the rear light seals which requires the removal of the light clusters and cleaning/replacing of the seals, although it may not be obvious water can also get under the tailgate/boot seal, I've cured this problem in the past by completely removing the rubber seal, cleaning the seal and mating face then applying a good contact adhesive to the seal before refitting.Another place water can get in is through the rear bumper mounting bolt seals as these are known to perish, the bolts are hidden behind the plastic trim panel in the boot. It can be a good idea to get into the boot of the car and watch for leaks whilst someone sprays the rear of the car with a hose.

foxhole · Nov 7th, 2008, 15:54

Simple condensation accounts for a lot of water in any vehicle, even well insulated.

Nov 5th, 2008, 15:01	#1
s40_xs_99 Junior Member Last Online: Jul 23rd, 2009 16:09 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: *******	spare wheel housing doubles as a swimming pool!! ive just noticed about 1 inch of water floating around in my boot under the spare wheel !. all electrics are fine except for 2 front windows which have to be " pulled" after about half way in order for the continuation of closing. were could the water be coming from and more importantly mot is early dec , could faulty electric windows fail it? p.s . fitted my own rear ariel for a.m reception but some gaps are visible. any advise is very much appreciated. *REGRET NOT WHAT YOU HAVE DONE.. BUT WHAT YOU HAVEN"T*

Nov 6th, 2008, 08:53	#3
simonV40 Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2010 05:17 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newquay.,Cornwall	Hi., I have the same problem with my 98 V40 approx 1" of water. i have been underneath with inspection lamp..check all window seals etc etc even local Volvo dealers have found nothing....in the end i drilled a small hole in the well..problem solved!!

Nov 6th, 2008, 09:12	#4
stevo48 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2020 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Halifax West yorkshire	Water can get past the rear light seals which requires the removal of the light clusters and cleaning/replacing of the seals, although it may not be obvious water can also get under the tailgate/boot seal, I've cured this problem in the past by completely removing the rubber seal, cleaning the seal and mating face then applying a good contact adhesive to the seal before refitting.Another place water can get in is through the rear bumper mounting bolt seals as these are known to perish, the bolts are hidden behind the plastic trim panel in the boot. It can be a good idea to get into the boot of the car and watch for leaks whilst someone sprays the rear of the car with a hose.

Nov 7th, 2008, 15:54	#5
foxhole XC90 54 plate dark green. Last Online: Jun 10th, 2022 13:21 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: london	Simple condensation accounts for a lot of water in any vehicle, even well insulated.

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