V50 Grill Compatibility Question

cramhurst · May 17th, 2012, 17:03

Having read lots of threads I've got a bit confused on whether the grille from the current V50 (the nice new style) can be fitted to a V50 with the original grille (2004/2005 chrome grandad style)?

Can anyone confirm that the new grille can be used a straight swap on a 2005 model?

Thanks

Lee '71 · May 17th, 2012, 17:40

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Originally Posted by cramhurst

Having read lots of threads I've got a bit confused on whether the grille from the current V50 (the nice new style) can be fitted to a V50 with the original grille (2004/2005 chrome grandad style)?

Can anyone confirm that the new grille can be used a straight swap on a 2005 model?

Thanks

In a word, no. The newer one is a different size and shape. If you want the newer grille you have to change to the newer bumper and then the older headlights won't fit the newer bumper, it can get expensive!! A few of us have changed our V50 chrome grilles to one from the pre-facelift S40 and it looks much better but they are hard to get hold of at a decent price.

cramhurst · May 18th, 2012, 09:59

Thanks for the info. That was going to be my next question, where can I get hold of the pre-facelift S40 grill at a half decent price?

Anyone know of any third party ones that look very similar, I'm not really after the modded look.

Thanks

Lee '71 · May 18th, 2012, 10:15

Have a look at this thread:

http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=145206

I put in some links to sellers on ebay who are either breaking a S40 or selling the bumpers, they may remove the grille for a good price. I eventually found a brand new one and bought it for £65 but I got lucky I guess.

If you do find one then be quick as a lot of people are doing the same thing!!

Third party ones don't usually come with the badge attached and you have to try and remove your old one and refit it on the new grille and that can look silly if not done perfectly. Members on the forum have done it so it can be done but personally I'd get an OEM grille if you can.

Si81 · May 18th, 2012, 10:15

Spray the grandad spec grill..

cramhurst · May 18th, 2012, 10:29

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Originally Posted by Si81

Spray the grandad spec grill..

I'd rather buy a second grill, knowing me I'd completely mess it up.

Plus I like the big cross section style grill and I'd be able to put my snooper remote detector inside of the sections.

GazT4 · May 18th, 2012, 13:32

I paid £50 for my second hand S40 grille, just for reference.

cramhurst · May 18th, 2012, 13:52

I'd be very happy to pay £50 for a second hand one, just don't know where to find one!

May 17th, 2012, 17:03	#1
cramhurst Junior Member Last Online: Nov 9th, 2020 12:23 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Guildford	V50 Grill Compatibility Question Having read lots of threads I've got a bit confused on whether the grille from the current V50 (the nice new style) can be fitted to a V50 with the original grille (2004/2005 chrome grandad style)? Can anyone confirm that the new grille can be used a straight swap on a 2005 model? Thanks

May 18th, 2012, 13:52	#8
cramhurst Junior Member Last Online: Nov 9th, 2020 12:23 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Guildford	I'd be very happy to pay £50 for a second hand one, just don't know where to find one! Last edited by cramhurst; May 18th, 2012 at 13:54.

May 18th, 2012, 09:59	#3
cramhurst Junior Member Last Online: Nov 9th, 2020 12:23 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Guildford	Thanks for the info. That was going to be my next question, where can I get hold of the pre-facelift S40 grill at a half decent price? Anyone know of any third party ones that look very similar, I'm not really after the modded look. Thanks

May 18th, 2012, 10:15	#4
Lee '71 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2016 19:52 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Poole, Dorset	Have a look at this thread: http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=145206 I put in some links to sellers on ebay who are either breaking a S40 or selling the bumpers, they may remove the grille for a good price. I eventually found a brand new one and bought it for £65 but I got lucky I guess. If you do find one then be quick as a lot of people are doing the same thing!! Third party ones don't usually come with the badge attached and you have to try and remove your old one and refit it on the new grille and that can look silly if not done perfectly. Members on the forum have done it so it can be done but personally I'd get an OEM grille if you can.

May 18th, 2012, 10:15	#5
Si81 New Member Last Online: Jan 6th, 2013 16:10 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Corby, Northants	Spray the grandad spec grill..

May 18th, 2012, 13:32	#7
GazT4 Diesel Power Last Online: Oct 21st, 2014 16:11 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fife, Scotland.	I paid £50 for my second hand S40 grille, just for reference.

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