V70: Electrical - Speedometer/instruments binnacle swop out

Parisien · Sep 26th, 2020, 11:03

I imported my V70 last year, speedo in Kms only, is it possible to swop out dial face only, or full speedometer, or whole instrument binnacle needs swopped?

Tatsfield · Sep 26th, 2020, 11:32

There are companies specialising in the supply of replacement dials. Members of my old car club, Peugeot 406 Coupe Club, often used this one: https://moman.pl/en/home/134-30-volv...&id_currency=2 who say they can supply MPH dials if required.

Parisien · Sep 26th, 2020, 11:50

Thanks for that, so it's still a binnacle out job, take speedo out, a few screws and then reverse process, not difficult to do really?

Tatsfield · Sep 26th, 2020, 16:06

Sorry I can't advise on that as I've never done this job. Someone with more relevant experience may be able to advise.

ShadeTek · Sep 26th, 2020, 19:22

What is the year of your V70 and does it have a digital or ananlogue dash?

Parisien · Sep 26th, 2020, 20:09

2009, same instruments as S60 and XC70, standard dials

Olaf Els · Sep 27th, 2020, 21:11

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Originally Posted by Parisien

I imported my V70 last year, speedo in Kms only, is it possible to swop out dial face only, or full speedometer, or whole instrument binnacle needs swopped?

Do you need to find a Mph speedo to comply with regulations? Just wondering if an alternative solution might be a HUD speedometer that plugs into the OBD2 port. I've fitted one to my XC70 as I find the silver/black + red needle very difficult to read at a glance. The HUD, on the other hand, is extremely clear and not overly bright at night. One of the best 'upgrades' I've done.

Parisien · Sep 27th, 2020, 22:13

I've located an instrument binnacle, just going to swop out, I believe any other solution needs to be hard wired into car and be permanent, thanks guys

Tatsfield · Sep 28th, 2020, 09:37

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Originally Posted by Olaf Els

Do you need to find a Mph speedo to comply with regulations? Just wondering if an alternative solution might be a HUD speedometer that plugs into the OBD2 port. I've fitted one to my XC70 as I find the silver/black + red needle very difficult to read at a glance. The HUD, on the other hand, is extremely clear and not overly bright at night. One of the best 'upgrades' I've done.

I look at this for another car, not a Volvo, and found that because the model HUD I had selected had option buttons on it which could switch off the speed readings, it was not considered a legal speedometer and the car would fail the MoT.

Arnold Layne · Sep 28th, 2020, 15:38

Removal and refiitting of the instrument cluster is very easy. 4 screws, and a 10 minute job.

Here's a youtube video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4rqQyN-7tc&t=45s

I replaced my old one for an R Design one. I have the old one if you fancy taking it off my hands - 2007 D5 UK version with miles.

Sep 26th, 2020, 11:03	#1
Parisien Member Last Online: May 19th, 2022 19:03 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: belfast	Speedometer/instruments binnacle swop out I imported my V70 last year, speedo in Kms only, is it possible to swop out dial face only, or full speedometer, or whole instrument binnacle needs swopped? __________________ First time Volvo owner - 2007 V50 2.0L, and now a 2nd Volvo joins the V50, 2012 C30 2.0L, 3rd Volvo just added January 2019, a 2nd V50 2007 for the son!

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Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:02 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	There are companies specialising in the supply of replacement dials. Members of my old car club, Peugeot 406 Coupe Club, often used this one: https://moman.pl/en/home/134-30-volv...&id_currency=2 who say they can supply MPH dials if required. __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey Last edited by Tatsfield; Sep 26th, 2020 at 11:42.

Sep 26th, 2020, 11:50	#3
Parisien Member Last Online: May 19th, 2022 19:03 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: belfast	Thanks for that, so it's still a binnacle out job, take speedo out, a few screws and then reverse process, not difficult to do really? __________________ First time Volvo owner - 2007 V50 2.0L, and now a 2nd Volvo joins the V50, 2012 C30 2.0L, 3rd Volvo just added January 2019, a 2nd V50 2007 for the son!

Sep 26th, 2020, 16:06	#4
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:02 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	Sorry I can't advise on that as I've never done this job. Someone with more relevant experience may be able to advise. __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

Sep 26th, 2020, 19:22	#5
ShadeTek Premier Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 19:38 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Renfrewshire View Photos By: ShadeTek	What is the year of your V70 and does it have a digital or ananlogue dash? __________________ Tek-Emo Villis Emo Bis V70 SE NAV 1.6 D2 2015MY POWERSHIFT, D4162T, 93000miles, RED. /VOL FCR/PEPER OBD2/Acron 9135 OBD2/L.E.D Flasher/VDASH/ANCEL BA301/Topdon Top Scan

Sep 26th, 2020, 20:09	#6
Parisien Member Last Online: May 19th, 2022 19:03 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: belfast	2009, same instruments as S60 and XC70, standard dials __________________ First time Volvo owner - 2007 V50 2.0L, and now a 2nd Volvo joins the V50, 2012 C30 2.0L, 3rd Volvo just added January 2019, a 2nd V50 2007 for the son!

Sep 27th, 2020, 22:13	#8
Parisien Member Last Online: May 19th, 2022 19:03 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: belfast	I've located an instrument binnacle, just going to swop out, I believe any other solution needs to be hard wired into car and be permanent, thanks guys __________________ First time Volvo owner - 2007 V50 2.0L, and now a 2nd Volvo joins the V50, 2012 C30 2.0L, 3rd Volvo just added January 2019, a 2nd V50 2007 for the son!

Sep 28th, 2020, 15:38	#10
Arnold Layne Member Last Online: Mar 5th, 2024 10:11 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Stockport	Removal and refiitting of the instrument cluster is very easy. 4 screws, and a 10 minute job. Here's a youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4rqQyN-7tc&t=45s I replaced my old one for an R Design one. I have the old one if you fancy taking it off my hands - 2007 D5 UK version with miles. __________________ 2007 S80 D5 SE Sport Geartronic 1999 V70 T5 SE Auto

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