S80: Electrical Headlamp gives pink glow

[VolvoLover33]

This may sound silly but my nearside headlamp has started to give off a pink glow. Nothing showing on dashboard as to headlamp failure. Any suggestions please.

Its a 2007 S80.

Cheers.

[Clan]

Bi Xenon ( Gas Discharge) i take it .
When the bulb is at the end of its life it goes pink . They last about 7 years on average so yours is a little premauture unless you are on the road all the time . You will not get a message until the bulb actualy fails .

[VolvoLover33]

Is this still legal or do I risk getting pulled for it?

[Clan]

technicaly illegal, but i cant see a police car pulling you over when they seem to let all these illegal number plates alone .

The MOT Testers Manual says: Reason for failure ,
"an obligatory headlamp shows light that is not substantially white or yellow"

[VolvoLover33]

Just read my manual and it says must be fitted by Volvo workshop. Is this not something you can do yourself?

[Clan]

No i wouldnt recommend trying yourself , the bulbs are £120 each and are very easily broken when fitting , well worth paying someone to take the risk . The safest way is to take the bumper cover off and remove headlamp for better access if OLD S80 .
If NEW S80 then the headlamp pops out easily and the garage should do it in 15 mins .

[VolvoLover33]

Bought two bulbs D1S XENARC WHITE from Amazon for less than £50 and fitted myself. They are not Osram as fitted but I cannot tell the difference. Very easy job just be careful and follow instructions. Mine is new type S80 so headlamp pops out and you can replace bulbs on bench.