Hack Job Explanation?

[rdesign]

I recently purchased a used 2009 V50 R-Design, non-turbo.

On the way home I immediately noticed my feet were cold. I had noted the lower dash panel had been cut. Once I removed it, I could see a bit of a hack job and the ductwork was completely missing, lol.

Just curious if any of you might know why some had done this?

Thanks

[crlande]

Structural damage? Looks like someone was wrenching on that tube. Also appears to have a splice in that orange and black wire just below the tube.