XC70: General - Volvo Brand Wiper Blades

Tatsfield · Jan 11th, 2019, 16:56

A Volvo wiper blade split and I went to my local Volvo dealer who has, to date, treated me well. I was shocked to learn that not only can't you buy from Volvo just the blade you need, you have to buy the pair, but that they are listed at £47.76 inc VAT! I needed the smaller blade immediately and after some remonstration about these two unpleasant facts, they discounted the blade set at £35.82 which is still no great bargain.

Looking on ebay I see blade sets for £7 -£8 and even Bosch blades for £18 a pair.

My question is, next time I need to change the blades, should I bend over and let Volvo do it to me again or are these cheap blades serviceable and not a waste of the small sums they cost?

garethXC · Jan 11th, 2019, 17:05

whenever I change the blades ( yearly-ish) I keep the 'old' set under the bootfloor as emergency backup...

The Valeo OEM ones come up on offer on eurocarparts every couple of months & a set is c £25.00 delivered.

green van man · Jan 11th, 2019, 17:09

I am running and have for the past year and a half Bosch blades from halfords. I have a trade card so get a decent discount but even so they have proven every bit as good as the volvo ones.

I usually change the wiper blades every 2 years. On current performance the Bosch will do 3 before any degradation is observed. I do however use volvo screenwash which may have bearing on their longtivity.
The volvo screenwash is by no means cheap, however I negotiate a price for 5 litres at a time which makes it better value and as a screenwash I've yet to find a better one.

Paul.

ancient mariner · Jan 12th, 2019, 22:55

I change mine every 2 years, and replace with Bosch, shopping between 'carparts4less' or 'wiperblades.co.uk' for the best price - usually cheaper than Halfords.

Currently running a 2006MY XC70, prior to that a 2005MY XC90.

Regards
John

bobsy852 · Jan 15th, 2019, 10:53

Another vote for Bosch, in particular their aero wipers! Silent and last ages!

Waynedance · Jan 15th, 2019, 10:55

Bosch for me.

RathbranD5 · Jan 15th, 2019, 11:03

Bosch aerotwin here. Perfect fit and easily last 2-3 years

100K+ · Jan 20th, 2019, 13:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobsy852

Another vote for Bosch, in particular their aero wipers! Silent and last ages!

+1

Hv used them for many years now. Change every 2nd autumn, whether needed or not. A smeering/squeeking blade causes me so much more aggravation than it should, so I just accept the cost and move on.

Cheers
Bob

green van man · Jan 23rd, 2019, 06:58

Works sprinter van has valio wiper blades, they lift on the return stroke such that they leave a strip of unwiped water 3 inches wide across the top of the swept area, happens from new and with multiple sets.

More than a little annoying living on the wet West coast of Wales.

My cars run bosch all the time.

Paul.

Jan 11th, 2019, 16:56	#1
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 17:47 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	Volvo Brand Wiper Blades A Volvo wiper blade split and I went to my local Volvo dealer who has, to date, treated me well. I was shocked to learn that not only can't you buy from Volvo just the blade you need, you have to buy the pair, but that they are listed at £47.76 inc VAT! I needed the smaller blade immediately and after some remonstration about these two unpleasant facts, they discounted the blade set at £35.82 which is still no great bargain. Looking on ebay I see blade sets for £7 -£8 and even Bosch blades for £18 a pair. My question is, next time I need to change the blades, should I bend over and let Volvo do it to me again or are these cheap blades serviceable and not a waste of the small sums they cost? __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

Jan 12th, 2019, 22:55	#4
ancient mariner Junior Member Last Online: Dec 7th, 2020 23:33 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bovey Tracey	Wiper blades I change mine every 2 years, and replace with Bosch, shopping between 'carparts4less' or 'wiperblades.co.uk' for the best price - usually cheaper than Halfords. Currently running a 2006MY XC70, prior to that a 2005MY XC90. Regards John

Jan 15th, 2019, 10:53	#5
bobsy852 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2022 08:44 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rossendale, Lancashire	Another vote for Bosch, in particular their aero wipers! Silent and last ages! __________________ 2008 (57 plate) Volvo V70 D5 with Poletsar remap (205) 1996 BMW E36 328i Sport Coupe 2019 VW MK7 e-Golf (full electric) (partners car)

Jan 15th, 2019, 10:55	#6
Waynedance Senior Member Last Online: Mar 15th, 2021 22:31 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Nuneaton	Bosch for me. __________________ S80 P3 SE LUX D5 Auto

Jan 11th, 2019, 17:05	#2
garethXC Senior Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 14:57 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Herts/Essex	whenever I change the blades ( yearly-ish) I keep the 'old' set under the bootfloor as emergency backup... The Valeo OEM ones come up on offer on eurocarparts every couple of months & a set is c £25.00 delivered.

Jan 11th, 2019, 17:09	#3
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	I am running and have for the past year and a half Bosch blades from halfords. I have a trade card so get a decent discount but even so they have proven every bit as good as the volvo ones. I usually change the wiper blades every 2 years. On current performance the Bosch will do 3 before any degradation is observed. I do however use volvo screenwash which may have bearing on their longtivity. The volvo screenwash is by no means cheap, however I negotiate a price for 5 litres at a time which makes it better value and as a screenwash I've yet to find a better one. Paul.

Jan 15th, 2019, 11:03	#7
RathbranD5 New Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 10:21 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Meath	Bosch aerotwin here. Perfect fit and easily last 2-3 years

Jan 23rd, 2019, 06:58	#9
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	Works sprinter van has valio wiper blades, they lift on the return stroke such that they leave a strip of unwiped water 3 inches wide across the top of the swept area, happens from new and with multiple sets. More than a little annoying living on the wet West coast of Wales. My cars run bosch all the time. Paul.

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