Category: Lights: Headlights, Tail Lights, Map Light, Signals, Indicators, Bulbs Etc.

Headlights, Xenons, HIDs, jewel headlights, projector headlights, brake lights, turn signals, bulbs, fog lights, etc… Everything on your Volvo that illuminates.

Project: Volvo Interior LED Lights Upgrade DIY Tutorial

I say probably because there’s a good chance the bulbs are the same across those models. Detailed DIY instructions and photos are included in this tutorial post by MVS Contributor…

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1979 Performance Parts and GT Accessories Catalog

Note: 1979 is the closest I could date this document. If you know it’s a different year, please let me know. View/download this catalog (PDF). Volvo R Sport…

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Full Headlight Upgrade - Old . vs. New test at night against a white fence

Headlight Output Improvement Advice & Links

There’s been several interesting and helpful forum topics lately regarding improving Volvo headlight output. Given that some P80 models we’re talking about are up to a quarter-century old,…

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Re-chrome Headlight Reflectors? Yes.

Have you thought to Re-chrome Headlight Reflectors? So to put it bluntly, my headlights are about as good as some cheap flashlights taped on the front bumper. I’ve…

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Thor’s Hammer Headlights

Thor’s Hammer is the nickname given to Volvo headlights since the second-generation XC90 debuted in 2015 on the SPA platform. It’s a distinctive shape that, well, looks like…

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Volvo Headlight Bulb2 - Not necessarily a 3000-series bulb. Just a nice image of Volvo bulb-related stuff that goes well with this article.

Bulb Replacement Guide: 3000-Series Bulbs

This is auxiliary data supporting Volvo Bulb Guide and Cross-Reference topic in the Volvo forum. 3000-Series Bulbs There is likely a good story behind the some of the redundancy…

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Bulb Replacement Guide: Side Mirror “Approach” Bulbs

This is auxiliary data supporting Volvo Bulb Guide and Cross-Reference topic in the Volvo forum. Side Mirror Bulbs Volvo describes the bulb for the side mirror or “Approach” light…

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Bulb Replacement Guide : Neo-Wedge Bulbs

Here is your Bulb Replacement Guide This is auxiliary data supporting Volvo Bulb Guide and Cross-Reference topic in the Volvo forum. Neo-Wedge Bulbs Sorted by volts, base, then wattage…

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Dome Light - Not necessarily a festoon bulb, sorry. Just a nice image of Volvo bulb-related stuff that goes well with this article.

Bulb Replacement Guide: Festoon Bulbs

This is auxiliary data supporting Volvo Bulb Guide and Cross-Reference topic in the Volvo forum. Festoon Bulbs Festoon Bulbs usually are Double-Ended (DE) devils often vary by base (cap size),…

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This image is not necessarily a bulb from the table,, sorry. Just a nice image of Volvo bulb-related stuff that goes well with this article.

Bulb Replacement Guide: Seven-, Eight- & Nine-Digit Volvo Bulbs

This is auxiliary data supporting Volvo Bulb Guide and Cross-Reference topic in the Volvo forum for Seven-, Eight- & Nine-Digit Volvo Bulbs. Less common Volvo bulbs Less info available…

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Headlight Reflectors Get Dull and Light Output Degrades

MVS Contributor sleddriver discusses what to do when headlight reflectors get dull with age. Light output from the headlights gets dimmer, and no, new bulbs won’t help much or…

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2008+ V70 and XC70 – How to Replace Dome Light with LED

Get Better Looking Interior Lighting MVS Contributor pierremcalpine writes a great DIY on improving the light in 2008+ XC70 and V70 Volvos. He’s switched all the other lights…

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