It was the small black plastic 'T' shaped washer valve which splits the pipe into the two pipes leading to the windscreen washer nozzles, that was at fault. I bought a 'generic' one off eBay (a slightly different design, which seemingly fits many other Volvos too) for £6 delivered. It's easy for an ...

Bill, thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question in such a thorough way. Very much appreciated.

I will take a look at all that tomorrow.

Thanks again.

Hi. I would be grateful if anyone can assist me with a problem with our 1997 1.8 V40. When the screen washer is activated, liquid now only dribbles from the bonnet nozzles, although the headlight washers work fine, as does the tailgate washer when this is activated separately. I had this same proble...