XC70: - (2008 Model) Rear Armrest (with cupholders)

LindaLoo · Apr 15th, 2009, 21:54

Hi folks,

Bit of dippy first post I'm afraid but we're just about to pull the trigger on a secondhand (2008 model) XC70 D5 SE but like most models it doesn't include an armrest in the rear

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Do you think it's possible to have one retrofitted? Our elderly Mum sometimes comes on holiday with us and...
a) it helps her stay upright in the back

b) it's good for her to have somewhere to put her cuppa when we have a picnic in the car

Anyone had an armrest retrofitted?

Thanks in advance.

tt82 · Apr 16th, 2009, 08:13

i would say yes it is possible, i would expect a dealer to be able to do it but it would probably cost a fair bit. has it already got an armrest with no cup holders? if it has it should just be a case of changing the armrest, if it hasnt then it would need an the whole seat back replacing.

PAZ3154 · Apr 16th, 2009, 09:57

yes it is possible to retro-fit it but it isn't available as an accessory kit. consequently the only way to do it is to buy all the necessary standard parts.this will involve replacing the centre part of the back seat. i've just checked and the parts alone come to £320 plus vat. so definately do-able but rather expensive unfortunately

LindaLoo · Apr 16th, 2009, 10:08

Thanks very much for the info.

I agree, it would be rather too expensive so I think we'll forget that.

We could fold down the narrow central portion of the entire back seat I guess although it would look a bit odd.

Robbijay · Apr 16th, 2009, 12:56

It really doesn't have a central armrest in the rear? I though all cars did now! My s60 does, and both the older V70s did. Or am i talking about a different part?

tt82 · Apr 16th, 2009, 14:12

think its an option when buying the car

davek100 · Apr 16th, 2009, 14:43

The V70 and XC70 do not come with it as standard. Although I think the option when new is only something like £35

LindaLoo · Apr 16th, 2009, 14:59

No the armrest doesn't come as standard anymore I'm afraid.

We're trading in an old V70 XC AWD and a newer S60 and they both have rear armrests so I was really surprised to see that there wasn't one. They give you all these noncy-poncy gizmos as standard yet they don't provide an armrest!

As davek100 says, it's only a £35 optional extra at build.

Apr 15th, 2009, 21:54	#1
LindaLoo New Member Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2011 14:11 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey	(2008 Model) Rear Armrest (with cupholders) Hi folks, Bit of dippy first post I'm afraid but we're just about to pull the trigger on a secondhand (2008 model) XC70 D5 SE but like most models it doesn't include an armrest in the rear . Do you think it's possible to have one retrofitted? Our elderly Mum sometimes comes on holiday with us and... a) it helps her stay upright in the back b) it's good for her to have somewhere to put her cuppa when we have a picnic in the car Anyone had an armrest retrofitted? Thanks in advance.

Apr 16th, 2009, 08:13	#2
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	i would say yes it is possible, i would expect a dealer to be able to do it but it would probably cost a fair bit. has it already got an armrest with no cup holders? if it has it should just be a case of changing the armrest, if it hasnt then it would need an the whole seat back replacing. __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Apr 16th, 2009, 14:12	#6
tt82 Forum Support Team Last Online: Nov 28th, 2022 17:33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here.... obviously!	think its an option when buying the car __________________ The more people I meet, the more I like my dog! 2009 V70 D5 R-Design - Jeade'en

Apr 16th, 2009, 09:57	#3
PAZ3154 Glad to be back Last Online: Jul 12th, 2021 22:38 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Llandudno Junction	yes it is possible to retro-fit it but it isn't available as an accessory kit. consequently the only way to do it is to buy all the necessary standard parts.this will involve replacing the centre part of the back seat. i've just checked and the parts alone come to £320 plus vat. so definately do-able but rather expensive unfortunately

Apr 16th, 2009, 10:08	#4
LindaLoo New Member Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2011 14:11 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey	Thanks very much for the info. I agree, it would be rather too expensive so I think we'll forget that. We could fold down the narrow central portion of the entire back seat I guess although it would look a bit odd.

Apr 16th, 2009, 12:56	#5
Robbijay S60 D5 SE + Winter Pack Last Online: Oct 10th, 2017 09:11 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gloucester View Photos By: Robbijay	It really doesn't have a central armrest in the rear? I though all cars did now! My s60 does, and both the older V70s did. Or am i talking about a different part?

Apr 16th, 2009, 14:43	#7
davek100 New Member Last Online: Nov 16th, 2011 10:24 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Warrington	The V70 and XC70 do not come with it as standard. Although I think the option when new is only something like £35

Apr 16th, 2009, 14:59	#8
LindaLoo New Member Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2011 14:11 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey	No the armrest doesn't come as standard anymore I'm afraid. We're trading in an old V70 XC AWD and a newer S60 and they both have rear armrests so I was really surprised to see that there wasn't one. They give you all these noncy-poncy gizmos as standard yet they don't provide an armrest! As davek100 says, it's only a £35 optional extra at build.

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