v70 headlight units

bins · Jun 15th, 2022, 15:04

Hi all

I need to replace a broken near side headlight unit. Do I need to get a V70 specific one? Or will XC70/S60/S80 ones fit too?

Thanks
Rob

Onewheel · Jun 15th, 2022, 16:27

What is the year of the car? Halogen or xenon headlights?

bins · Jun 15th, 2022, 16:34

Hi

It's a 2004 (54 Reg) The headlights are halogen.

thanks
Rob

Onewheel · Jun 15th, 2022, 21:35

S60-Xc/V70 units Will fit.
S80 units not.

bins · Jun 16th, 2022, 08:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onewheel

S60-Xc/V70 units Will fit.
S80 units not.

Brilliant!

Thanks
Rob

bins · Jun 16th, 2022, 09:17

Oh one final question - will glass lensed units also fit?

I've found some on ebay which say

`Taken from a 2003 V70, good condition. Please note that this is the earlier type with a glass lens and has standard bulbs fitted.

This type will fit S60 V70 and XC70 models up to around 2004 when they went to plastic lenses. `

I'd prefer glass since the plastic ones just go cloudy

thanks for your help
Rob

stuart bowes · Jun 16th, 2022, 09:22

before you fit them either way I would advise going all round the edge where plastic/glass meets the backing park with some sealant and making sure you get it into the seam all the way around

i also added a thin strip of gaffa over the seam as well all round but that was really more about stopping the gloopy sealant getting all over my fingers while I handled it and it wasn't dry yet. still i reckon it probably adds another layer so why not

point being it helps to stop condensation in the headlights when it rains. it worked on mine anyway, the passenger side one was bad for it and hasn't done it one single time since

(that is if you're getting 2nd hand units off ebay)

bins · Jun 16th, 2022, 10:09

Thanks - on the subject of sealing, one of the units I've seen on ebay looks like it has no rubber surrounding the unit (on the top) compared with most of the others. Presumably that's going to be a problem if I can't replace it with old one off the existing unit

Joe Harding · Jun 16th, 2022, 13:17

I have a pair from a 2007 V70 with polycarbonate lenses. They're not great - need buffing up and sealing but you can have them for the cost of delivery and a small charge for my trouble.

Cheers

bins · Jun 16th, 2022, 13:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Harding

I have a pair from a 2007 V70 with polycarbonate lenses. They're not great - need buffing up and sealing but you can have them for the cost of delivery and a small charge for my trouble.

Cheers

Thanks but if they fit I think I'd prefer the glass ones

Rob

Jun 15th, 2022, 15:04	#1
bins Junior Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2023 12:51 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: manchester	v70 headlight units Hi all I need to replace a broken near side headlight unit. Do I need to get a V70 specific one? Or will XC70/S60/S80 ones fit too? Thanks Rob

Jun 16th, 2022, 09:22	#7
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Yesterday 23:43 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	before you fit them either way I would advise going all round the edge where plastic/glass meets the backing park with some sealant and making sure you get it into the seam all the way around i also added a thin strip of gaffa over the seam as well all round but that was really more about stopping the gloopy sealant getting all over my fingers while I handled it and it wasn't dry yet. still i reckon it probably adds another layer so why not point being it helps to stop condensation in the headlights when it rains. it worked on mine anyway, the passenger side one was bad for it and hasn't done it one single time since (that is if you're getting 2nd hand units off ebay) __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 70k ------------------------- mini project - link Last edited by stuart bowes; Jun 16th, 2022 at 09:24.

Jun 16th, 2022, 13:17	#9
Joe Harding Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:15 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bristol	I have a pair from a 2007 V70 with polycarbonate lenses. They're not great - need buffing up and sealing but you can have them for the cost of delivery and a small charge for my trouble. Cheers __________________ "The more people I meet the more I like my God."

Jun 15th, 2022, 16:27	#2
Onewheel Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:13 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Beers	What is the year of the car? Halogen or xenon headlights?

Jun 15th, 2022, 16:34	#3
bins Junior Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2023 12:51 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: manchester	Hi It's a 2004 (54 Reg) The headlights are halogen. thanks Rob

Jun 15th, 2022, 21:35	#4
Onewheel Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:13 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Beers	S60-Xc/V70 units Will fit. S80 units not.

Jun 16th, 2022, 09:17	#6
bins Junior Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2023 12:51 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: manchester	Oh one final question - will glass lensed units also fit? I've found some on ebay which say `Taken from a 2003 V70, good condition. Please note that this is the earlier type with a glass lens and has standard bulbs fitted. This type will fit S60 V70 and XC70 models up to around 2004 when they went to plastic lenses. ` I'd prefer glass since the plastic ones just go cloudy thanks for your help Rob

Jun 16th, 2022, 10:09	#8
bins Junior Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2023 12:51 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: manchester	Thanks - on the subject of sealing, one of the units I've seen on ebay looks like it has no rubber surrounding the unit (on the top) compared with most of the others. Presumably that's going to be a problem if I can't replace it with old one off the existing unit

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