V40: - headlight issues

Rockface · Dec 4th, 2012, 20:52

I bought a V40 3 months ago which is possibly the best car I have ever owned... (I may have been converted from VW's

), however, there are a few issues with it due to lack of servicing etc that I am slowly getting round to fixing....
The first one on the list is this, The drivers side headlight lens reflector is loose and as such the beam is aimed at the road about 2 feet in front of the car. Does anyone know if this is fixable or do I need to buy a new headlight unit?

Thanks.

gatos · Dec 4th, 2012, 21:06

Either your reflector is loose, or most probably a small plastic clip securing it to the headlight housing is broken.

Photos borrowed from http://www.volvo-forums.com/t39749-2...dlight-fix.htm

Look were SITE 1 arrow is pointing

You can get a headlight service kit PN 30621936 from Volvo or ebay

dcw · Dec 4th, 2012, 21:17

Yes - just as Gatos says.

It's quite a common problem on these, I'm afraid. When I had it on a V40 I owned a short time I was lucky and found a replacement light unit at my local scrappy, where they know me well...so either go that route, or the kit.

Go on - what are the other things on your list of problems? You'll find people on here very helpful!

David

gatos · Dec 4th, 2012, 21:21

I have two spare plastic clips in my goodies box, as I don't know when mine will break

Rockface · Dec 4th, 2012, 21:32

It would seem to be quite a common problem then. Thanks guys. Most of the other problems are all extremely minor issues due to lack of servicing and not being looked after. Things such as replacing bulbs and the reversing light switch. All easily curable

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Dec 4th, 2012, 20:52	#1
Rockface very proud 2001 C70 owner Last Online: Sep 12th, 2014 15:42 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Maidstone	headlight issues I bought a V40 3 months ago which is possibly the best car I have ever owned... (I may have been converted from VW's ), however, there are a few issues with it due to lack of servicing etc that I am slowly getting round to fixing.... The first one on the list is this, The drivers side headlight lens reflector is loose and as such the beam is aimed at the road about 2 feet in front of the car. Does anyone know if this is fixable or do I need to buy a new headlight unit? Thanks. __________________ previous car V40 estate. current car: 2001 C70 convertible Provider of tea/coffee, jokes, weather news, sports results and occasionally the odd bit of work.

Dec 4th, 2012, 21:06	#2
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	Either your reflector is loose, or most probably a small plastic clip securing it to the headlight housing is broken. Photos borrowed from http://www.volvo-forums.com/t39749-2...dlight-fix.htm Look were SITE 1 arrow is pointing You can get a headlight service kit PN 30621936 from Volvo or ebay __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Dec 4th, 2012, 21:21	#4
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	I have two spare plastic clips in my goodies box, as I don't know when mine will break __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Dec 4th, 2012, 21:32	#5
Rockface very proud 2001 C70 owner Last Online: Sep 12th, 2014 15:42 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Maidstone	It would seem to be quite a common problem then. Thanks guys. Most of the other problems are all extremely minor issues due to lack of servicing and not being looked after. Things such as replacing bulbs and the reversing light switch. All easily curable . __________________ previous car V40 estate. current car: 2001 C70 convertible Provider of tea/coffee, jokes, weather news, sports results and occasionally the odd bit of work.

Dec 4th, 2012, 21:17	#3
dcw VOC Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 21:35 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	Yes - just as Gatos says. It's quite a common problem on these, I'm afraid. When I had it on a V40 I owned a short time I was lucky and found a replacement light unit at my local scrappy, where they know me well...so either go that route, or the kit. Go on - what are the other things on your list of problems? You'll find people on here very helpful! David

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