Original Volvo Wipers

Halichopter · Nov 27th, 2019, 00:34

After a little over a year my XC-40 wipers streak. I have cleaned the wipers with windshield fluid and paper towels and they still streak. I inquired at my dealer whether new wipers purchased from them would have a warranty, I was told no.

I've looked online for 'Original' OEM Volvo wipers and have found a number of sites. They all seem to have a 1 year warranty at least. Anybody have a favorite reliable source for original Volvo parts, in this case specifically wipers?

green van man · Nov 27th, 2019, 06:12

I used to buy volvo wipers from the dealer, I now buy Boche wipers from halfords with the trade card. As good as the volvo ones and a lot cheaper.
I only use volvo washer fluid, baught from dealer.

Paul.

JRL · Nov 27th, 2019, 06:25

Volvo don't make the wipers. Companies like Bosch do and then supply Volvo so just buy Bosch or equivalent.

I bought Bosch from here https://www.wiperblades.co.uk/ Excellent service and a good price. Wipers are good too!

ksmi · Nov 27th, 2019, 08:02

Morning all, Has anybody tried the Michelin branded wipers on sale currently in Lidl?

Regards,Keith.

Clan · Nov 27th, 2019, 10:57

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Originally Posted by JRL

Volvo don't make the wipers. Companies like Bosch do and then supply Volvo so just buy Bosch or equivalent.

I bought Bosch from here https://www.wiperblades.co.uk/ Excellent service and a good price. Wipers are good too!

It doesn't work like that .. Volvo specify to Bosch what they want and how long they want them to last etc . Volvo do not use Bosch now but when they did they lasted 4 times longer ( 3 winters ) than the Halfords Bosch ( 9 months in my case ) , You get what you pay for ..

volvo always · Nov 27th, 2019, 14:29

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Originally Posted by Clan

It doesn't work like that .. Volvo specify to Bosch what they want and how long they want them to last etc . Volvo do not use Bosch now but when they did they lasted 4 times longer ( 3 winters ) than the Halfords Bosch ( 9 months in my case ) , You get what you pay for ..

I had a set from FRF on my 240 and still great 4 years later!

Got Bosch from Ebay on my 940 and Lexus IS and they were not great when fitted and now less than a year later awful! Lexus they skip and smear/ leave lines.

James.

Clan · Nov 27th, 2019, 15:21

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Originally Posted by volvo always

I had a set from FRF on my 240 and still great 4 years later!

Got Bosch from Ebay on my 940 and Lexus IS and they were not great when fitted and now less than a year later awful! Lexus they skip and smear/ leave lines.

James.

Yes that is usual in my long experience going back to the 1970's .. Bosch make about 3 different qualities of blade appropriatly prices , also ball bearings are available it at least 3 different qualities for the same size bearing , Prices accordingly of course .

Volvos current blades ( Valeo I Believe ) still last about 3 seasons , and warranty are sympathetic if there is a problem .

ITSv40 · Nov 27th, 2019, 16:39

I agree with the above comments regarding longevity of genuine Volvo wipers. However, I have fitted Bosch Aerotwin blades on both the V40 and 'er indoors Mini Cooper. They have been on the V40 for 4 winters and still good and 3 winters on the Mini, again still all good. The Mini screen is particularly sensitive to poor wipers and traffic film due to its upright nature. I have genuine Volvo wipers on the C70 due to wanting to keep it original, however, they are extremely good, but I have only used them a few times and for testing at MOT time.

dcw · Nov 27th, 2019, 16:57

I've always used genuine Volvo wipers for years now - they're good quality and they last well in my experience. Gutted when 400 series wipers finally became N/A! Like ITVs40, my C70 has genuine wipers that are now around 2 years old and remain faultless.

From what I have been told at times by my local parts department, I always understood they had a year's warranty on them...

David

StanC · Nov 27th, 2019, 17:14

I agree with everything that has been said here and would just add another comment.

I don't know what the shelf life of windscreen wipers is but presumably the rubber does deteriorate with age regardless of how much the wipers are used. I bought new Volvo wipers for my 1996 960 from my local AD earlier this year and the stores guy dropped the information that the wipers he had just sold me had been on their shelf for about three years! According to him the typical Volvo owner just goes to Halfords for things like wipers because they are cheaper than the AD and Volvo wipers, certainly for older models, are likely to have been manufactured some years before the point of sale. Halfords, on the other hand, have a reasonable turnover, so their wipers don't sit on a shelf for years before sale.

My 960 doesn't do many miles these days so in future I'm just going to use Bosch wipers from Halfords and replace them every couple of years.

Stan.

Nov 27th, 2019, 00:34	#1
Halichopter New Member Last Online: Dec 11th, 2019 16:11 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Excelsior	Original Volvo Wipers After a little over a year my XC-40 wipers streak. I have cleaned the wipers with windshield fluid and paper towels and they still streak. I inquired at my dealer whether new wipers purchased from them would have a warranty, I was told no. I've looked online for 'Original' OEM Volvo wipers and have found a number of sites. They all seem to have a 1 year warranty at least. Anybody have a favorite reliable source for original Volvo parts, in this case specifically wipers?

Nov 27th, 2019, 06:25	#3
JRL Master Member Last Online: Aug 25th, 2022 16:37 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Derry	Volvo don't make the wipers. Companies like Bosch do and then supply Volvo so just buy Bosch or equivalent. I bought Bosch from here https://www.wiperblades.co.uk/ Excellent service and a good price. Wipers are good too! __________________ 2008 S60 D5 SE LUX

Nov 27th, 2019, 08:02	#4
ksmi Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2020 07:12 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: high ham somerset	A Clean Sweep? Morning all, Has anybody tried the Michelin branded wipers on sale currently in Lidl? Regards,Keith. __________________ 855 tdi auto.Now gone to new home in Wales. Short Four.

Nov 27th, 2019, 16:39	#8
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:39 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	I agree with the above comments regarding longevity of genuine Volvo wipers. However, I have fitted Bosch Aerotwin blades on both the V40 and 'er indoors Mini Cooper. They have been on the V40 for 4 winters and still good and 3 winters on the Mini, again still all good. The Mini screen is particularly sensitive to poor wipers and traffic film due to its upright nature. I have genuine Volvo wipers on the C70 due to wanting to keep it original, however, they are extremely good, but I have only used them a few times and for testing at MOT time. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Nov 27th, 2019, 16:57	#9
dcw VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:35 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	I've always used genuine Volvo wipers for years now - they're good quality and they last well in my experience. Gutted when 400 series wipers finally became N/A! Like ITVs40, my C70 has genuine wipers that are now around 2 years old and remain faultless. From what I have been told at times by my local parts department, I always understood they had a year's warranty on them... David __________________ VOC 400 Series Register Keeper The current fleet: 1997 440 LE, 1996 460 CD, 1994 480 GT and 2007 V50 SE Sport

Nov 27th, 2019, 06:12	#2
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	I used to buy volvo wipers from the dealer, I now buy Boche wipers from halfords with the trade card. As good as the volvo ones and a lot cheaper. I only use volvo washer fluid, baught from dealer. Paul.

Nov 27th, 2019, 17:14	#10
StanC 'Mature' Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:46 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne	I agree with everything that has been said here and would just add another comment. I don't know what the shelf life of windscreen wipers is but presumably the rubber does deteriorate with age regardless of how much the wipers are used. I bought new Volvo wipers for my 1996 960 from my local AD earlier this year and the stores guy dropped the information that the wipers he had just sold me had been on their shelf for about three years! According to him the typical Volvo owner just goes to Halfords for things like wipers because they are cheaper than the AD and Volvo wipers, certainly for older models, are likely to have been manufactured some years before the point of sale. Halfords, on the other hand, have a reasonable turnover, so their wipers don't sit on a shelf for years before sale. My 960 doesn't do many miles these days so in future I'm just going to use Bosch wipers from Halfords and replace them every couple of years. Stan.

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