S40 V40: - Wing Mirror Problem

beano2000 · Dec 20th, 2010, 09:45

When i got into my car this moring (a 2001 S40) i noticed that the drivers wing mirror was dark. There is a little bit of a reflection from it but basically useless. Any ideas what the problem could be?

scottishvolvo · Dec 20th, 2010, 09:55

Only suggestion from me would be that the silvering has parted company with the glass for whatever reason.

beano2000 · Dec 20th, 2010, 09:59

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Originally Posted by scottishvolvo

Only suggestion from me would be that the silvering has parted company with the glass for whatever reason.

I should have said that the plastic film over the mirror has started to bubble up. Looks like i need to replace the glass.

Baffler · Dec 20th, 2010, 10:07

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Originally Posted by beano2000

the plastic film over the mirror has started to bubble up.

There is no plastic film. It should be glass only. Is it possible some previous owner stuck a cheap (Halfrauds) replacement on over the original mirror?

beano2000 · Dec 20th, 2010, 10:57

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Originally Posted by Baffler

There is no plastic film. It should be glass only. Is it possible some previous owner stuck a cheap (Halfrauds) replacement on over the original mirror?

I suppose it is. Never thought of that.

Anadinolin · Dec 20th, 2010, 13:35

same thing happened to me - it went black with little to no reflection, next thing i know - the glass fell out! it's genuine volvo aswell :/

it's approx £37 for the replacement heated mirror driver side from rufe

beano2000 · Dec 20th, 2010, 14:17

looks like the glass has fallen. Just got a call from home asking why there was a piece of wing mirror shaped glass on the driveway.

Will i be okay just replacing the glass?

andy_d · Dec 20th, 2010, 15:26

id drop "rufe" a message and get a £ on a gen volvo one, the "3rd party" stick on stuff isnt as good (i had one of those on the drivers side of mine when i got it, replaced with gen volvo Much better view and its got the heated bit )

"rufe" works for a Main dealer, and gives a Very nice % discount to VOC forum users
details who + how to contact > http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=57125

and there service is Fast as well (but due to xmas/weather it may be a bit longer for the bit not in there control)

beano2000 · Dec 20th, 2010, 15:47

I'll pop into halfords (i know, i know) on the way home to pick up one of the cheapie ones and order a proper one as well. I couldnt imagine driving around for a week or so without a wing mirror.

cnap · Jan 8th, 2011, 13:03

the glass on my offside (drivers) wingmirror.
i purchased a new part from partsforvolvos.com for just £20...

now the problem i have is finding out how to remove the old parts to replace with the new....

anyone have any ideas?

Dec 20th, 2010, 09:45	#1
beano2000 New Member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2013 20:33 Join Date: May 2009 Location: dublin	Wing Mirror Problem When i got into my car this moring (a 2001 S40) i noticed that the drivers wing mirror was dark. There is a little bit of a reflection from it but basically useless. Any ideas what the problem could be?

Dec 20th, 2010, 09:55	#2
scottishvolvo Premier Member Last Online: May 9th, 2024 21:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glasgow	Only suggestion from me would be that the silvering has parted company with the glass for whatever reason. __________________ Chris '98 S40 2.0T..Gone. 2000 S40 2.0 SE Auto and loving it. 2014 V40 Cross Country Please consider registering with the Anthony Nolan Trust, you could save a life.

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Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	same thing happened to me - it went black with little to no reflection, next thing i know - the glass fell out! it's genuine volvo aswell :/ it's approx £37 for the replacement heated mirror driver side from rufe __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

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andy_d Premier Member Last Online: May 16th, 2024 18:22 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: birmingham	id drop "rufe" a message and get a £ on a gen volvo one, the "3rd party" stick on stuff isnt as good (i had one of those on the drivers side of mine when i got it, replaced with gen volvo Much better view and its got the heated bit ) "rufe" works for a Main dealer, and gives a Very nice % discount to VOC forum users details who + how to contact > http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=57125 and there service is Fast as well (but due to xmas/weather it may be a bit longer for the bit not in there control) __________________ 940s - 2l / 92 < gone&missed s401.8 xs auto <gone >V50 2.4SE Geartronic aka "the new money pit" "skyship007 has now been successfully added to your ignore list. "."

Dec 20th, 2010, 14:17	#7
beano2000 New Member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2013 20:33 Join Date: May 2009 Location: dublin	looks like the glass has fallen. Just got a call from home asking why there was a piece of wing mirror shaped glass on the driveway. Will i be okay just replacing the glass?

Dec 20th, 2010, 15:47	#9
beano2000 New Member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2013 20:33 Join Date: May 2009 Location: dublin	I'll pop into halfords (i know, i know) on the way home to pick up one of the cheapie ones and order a proper one as well. I couldnt imagine driving around for a week or so without a wing mirror.

Jan 8th, 2011, 13:03	#10
cnap New Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2011 14:50 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Guildford	the glass on my offside (drivers) wingmirror. i purchased a new part from partsforvolvos.com for just £20... now the problem i have is finding out how to remove the old parts to replace with the new.... anyone have any ideas?

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