With “V” standing for “versatility”, the third-generation Volvo V70 certainly lives up to its name. It combines Volvo’s trademark road safety and build quality with equal measures utility and comfort. A true all-rounder, it remained in production between 2008 and 2016. The lighting technology used in these vehicles is however more than 15 years old today.
Factory-fitted options included H7/H9 halogen and D1S/H7 xenon headlights made by Valeo.
The halogen version features an H7 reflector that produces an average light beam even when new. In many cases, its light output has been further compromised as bulb heat and general ageing cause the reflective layer to peel off.
Bi-xenon setups feature a 3.0-inch projector designed in the late 90s, which is known to lose its reflective layer right to the point where it becomes black inside, causing dangerously low light output.
Needless to say, buying new or used original headlights for your Volvo V70 III is not recommended. But there is fortunately no need for that. Whether your car was factory-fitted with H7/H9 halogen and D1S/H7 xenon headlights, there are upgrade kits that will fit inside your existing headlights.
These complete retrofit kits not only provide you with superior brightness and durability; they are also more affordable than average Volvo V70 III xenon headlights with bulbs and ballasts, and since all components are brand new, they come with a 2-year warranty. Additional benefits over OEM headlights include Canbus-proof designs and effortless halogen-to-xenon conversions. What’s more, the levelling systems will work without any adjustments to the headlight connectors, and you can use any ballasts that you might already own to save further on xenon upgrades.
No matter which retrofit upgrade kit you pick, you will improve the light output considerably, making for safer and more enjoyable driving. And, of course, your Volvo V70 III will look awesome with the luxurious bright light of the latest xenon technology.
