V50 Windscreen

Driver911717 · Jan 30th, 2023, 16:56

So took my 2011 V50 to a specialist today to try and solve a clutch issue (that’s another thread)

He mentioned to be about the windscreen after showing me mine and not being sealed properly. The guy mentioned is could be possible to bug Volvo to get them to replace it for free as it was a known safety fault. I’m just curious big anyone has done the same and if so how successful were you and what was the process of contacting Volvo about getting it replaced

richmac · Jan 30th, 2023, 18:34

Hi,

Same car and problem last year. Took it to the main dealer and they removed and re-fitted it without charge as a token of good will. It was all very straight forward as I believe they were aware of the common issue and we just spoke nicely to them.

BR.

Driver911717 · Jan 30th, 2023, 18:59

Thanks for the reply I’ll look into it. I noticed when I took the roof lining off before to check out the drainage pipes for the sun roof that the windscreen was poorly sealed.

PNM · Jan 30th, 2023, 19:29

I tried and failed to get Volvo to reseal mine (despite it being in for a service at the time). Ended up getting a local independent windscreen firm to do it. No harm in asking though. Get it done ASAP to try and prevent any damage to the ECU from water ingress.

iainmd · Feb 1st, 2023, 13:33

Volvo agreed to remove and reseal mine free of charge but it got damaged on removal. I ended up with a bill for about £600 for a new screen and rain sensor. Wasn't remotely amused.

Driver911717 · Feb 8th, 2023, 01:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by iainmd

Volvo agreed to remove and reseal mine free of charge but it got damaged on removal. I ended up with a bill for about £600 for a new screen and rain sensor. Wasn't remotely amused.

This was mentioned by the guys at a Volvo garage I spoke to. I may look around at seeing what the prices are for a new windscreen even if I go through my insurance

eric19371 · Mar 18th, 2024, 15:56

Discovered mine was not sealing at the top. Autoglass wanted to replace it for £700, local firm (1st Call Windscreens in Kent) removed and resealed it for £100 and said that if it had broken it would only be £230 to replace (I was warned/told in advance).

They said that Kent ambulance service used to use a lot of V50's and they had done loads of them. Great family run business, recommended.

Jan 30th, 2023, 16:56	#1
Driver911717 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2024 06:01 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Basildon	V50 Windscreen So took my 2011 V50 to a specialist today to try and solve a clutch issue (that’s another thread) He mentioned to be about the windscreen after showing me mine and not being sealed properly. The guy mentioned is could be possible to bug Volvo to get them to replace it for free as it was a known safety fault. I’m just curious big anyone has done the same and if so how successful were you and what was the process of contacting Volvo about getting it replaced

Jan 30th, 2023, 18:59	#3
Driver911717 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2024 06:01 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Basildon	Thanks Thanks for the reply I’ll look into it. I noticed when I took the roof lining off before to check out the drainage pipes for the sun roof that the windscreen was poorly sealed.

Feb 1st, 2023, 13:33	#5
iainmd Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 13:38 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	Volvo agreed to remove and reseal mine free of charge but it got damaged on removal. I ended up with a bill for about £600 for a new screen and rain sensor. Wasn't remotely amused. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Mar 18th, 2024, 15:56	#7
eric19371 Clueless Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 21:55 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Wrotham	Discovered mine was not sealing at the top. Autoglass wanted to replace it for £700, local firm (1st Call Windscreens in Kent) removed and resealed it for £100 and said that if it had broken it would only be £230 to replace (I was warned/told in advance). They said that Kent ambulance service used to use a lot of V50's and they had done loads of them. Great family run business, recommended. __________________ Current Volvo's: S40 1.8 (55) & V50 2.4i (04) Past Volvo: S40 1.8 ('97/R) & 240 GLE ('76/R)

Jan 30th, 2023, 18:34	#2
richmac Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 14:24 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Bath	Hi, Same car and problem last year. Took it to the main dealer and they removed and re-fitted it without charge as a token of good will. It was all very straight forward as I believe they were aware of the common issue and we just spoke nicely to them. BR.

Jan 30th, 2023, 19:29	#4
PNM Member Last Online: Today 13:04 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Midlands	I tried and failed to get Volvo to reseal mine (despite it being in for a service at the time). Ended up getting a local independent windscreen firm to do it. No harm in asking though. Get it done ASAP to try and prevent any damage to the ECU from water ingress.

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