V50 load cover problem

megs · Dec 22nd, 2010, 22:50

I have a '08 Volvo V50, and one of the plastic ends on the outside edge of the cover, that secures it when pulled across has broken. After numerous phone calls including Volvo UK the only way to replace this '50p' piece of plastic is to buy a new load cover for £183-94+vat. Any suggestions would be gratefully received. Adrian

Lee '71 · Jan 3rd, 2011, 11:05

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Nitrous · Feb 9th, 2011, 10:57

I have much the same problem...

I bought a used V50 (58-plate) and one of the lugs that retains the parcel shelf (nearside) has sheared off - which is very irritating as the damn thing won't stay closed without it.

The only new part I really need is the plastic rod (with the lugs at each end) that inserts through the channel in the end of load cover. Everything else is fine, including the load cover itself, the casing and the retracting mechanism.

Upwards of £180 for an entire new unit is ridiculous when all I need is this ONE part...!

If I can't get such a thing then I guess the fix will involve something like a long screw inserted down the long axis of the end rod, and left slightly proud with a 1cm length of narrow plastic tubing around it to effectively create a "new" lug where the old one has snapped off.

Seems like a bit of a design flaw to me but I can't Imagine Volvo being all that interested in doing anything about it or even contemplating it as a warranty issue (!). Ho hum...

If anyone *is* aware of such a part being available separately, I'd be very, very greatful for any info...!

Dec 22nd, 2010, 22:50	#1
megs New Member Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2010 22:50 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Broxbourne	V50 load cover problem I have a '08 Volvo V50, and one of the plastic ends on the outside edge of the cover, that secures it when pulled across has broken. After numerous phone calls including Volvo UK the only way to replace this '50p' piece of plastic is to buy a new load cover for £183-94+vat. Any suggestions would be gratefully received. Adrian

Feb 9th, 2011, 10:57	#3
Nitrous New Member Last Online: Oct 13th, 2018 16:32 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: London	I have much the same problem... I bought a used V50 (58-plate) and one of the lugs that retains the parcel shelf (nearside) has sheared off - which is very irritating as the damn thing won't stay closed without it. The only new part I really need is the plastic rod (with the lugs at each end) that inserts through the channel in the end of load cover. Everything else is fine, including the load cover itself, the casing and the retracting mechanism. Upwards of £180 for an entire new unit is ridiculous when all I need is this ONE part...! If I can't get such a thing then I guess the fix will involve something like a long screw inserted down the long axis of the end rod, and left slightly proud with a 1cm length of narrow plastic tubing around it to effectively create a "new" lug where the old one has snapped off. Seems like a bit of a design flaw to me but I can't Imagine Volvo being all that interested in doing anything about it or even contemplating it as a warranty issue (!). Ho hum... If anyone is aware of such a part being available separately, I'd be very, very greatful for any info...! Last edited by Nitrous; Feb 9th, 2011 at 11:00.

Jan 3rd, 2011, 11:05	#2
Lee '71 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2016 19:52 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Poole, Dorset	There's always plenty for sale on eBay, why not take a look?

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