240 estate number plate lamps

hennabm · May 1st, 2015, 20:34

Hi all

I'm needing 2 lamps in good condition for my estate; can anyone help please?

Also still looking for the tailgate interior lamp switch please.
TIA

Stephen Edwin · May 6th, 2015, 17:37

I would suggest that you buy new number plate lamps from a Volvo dealer. The basic design of that lamp suffers with age so you might not find good secondhand ones. And the current design is a bit improved. They are not expensive and if you mention the forum you might well get a "trade" discount.

Beetledrive · May 6th, 2015, 21:37

If it's just the metal connections that are corroded you may be able to fix them yourself, with a bit of effort. Mine were pretty ropey and didn't always work, so I took them apart and spent some time cleaning them up with some wet and dry paper and wire wool. I put some new bulbs in, protected them from the elements with some electrical tape, and they have worked perfectly for well over a year now.

Antz · May 7th, 2015, 09:10

As above, get new ones from the Volvo dealer. Or from somewhere like CVI Automotive which is where I got mine from.

May 1st, 2015, 20:34	#1
hennabm Senior Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 15:03 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Edinburgh	240 estate number plate lamps Hi all I'm needing 2 lamps in good condition for my estate; can anyone help please? Also still looking for the tailgate interior lamp switch please. TIA __________________ 1989 240DL estate 1982 323i 2012 Punto Easy 1.4 2010 116d 2011 X3 3.0d

May 7th, 2015, 09:10	#4
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	As above, get new ones from the Volvo dealer. Or from somewhere like CVI Automotive which is where I got mine from. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

May 6th, 2015, 17:37	#2
Stephen Edwin Premier Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2023 20:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Thurrock	I would suggest that you buy new number plate lamps from a Volvo dealer. The basic design of that lamp suffers with age so you might not find good secondhand ones. And the current design is a bit improved. They are not expensive and if you mention the forum you might well get a "trade" discount.

May 6th, 2015, 21:37	#3
Beetledrive Member Last Online: May 5th, 2019 21:07 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Norwich	If it's just the metal connections that are corroded you may be able to fix them yourself, with a bit of effort. Mine were pretty ropey and didn't always work, so I took them apart and spent some time cleaning them up with some wet and dry paper and wire wool. I put some new bulbs in, protected them from the elements with some electrical tape, and they have worked perfectly for well over a year now.

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