The Right Wiper Blades for your Volvo XC60 & How to Fit Them
Your guide on which wiper blades you need for your Volvo XC60 and how to fit them
The Volvo XC60 is a premium SUV that is established as one of the most popular models in the Swedish manufacturer’s acclaimed range – but how do you know which wiper blades you need for your model and how do you fit them?
How to check which wiper blades fit a Volvo XC60
The Volvo XC60 is now in its second generation as part of the Swedish manufacturer’s SUV line-up alongside the XC90, XC70 and XC40.
Debuting in 2008, the XC60 has firmly established itself as one of Volvo’s most popular models globally and has undergone significant updates between its generations.
An important update for the most recent generation – launched in 2017 – was the introduction of the cutting-edge AquaBlade wiper blade developed by Valeo.
This unique design allows washer fluid to be fed directly onto the windscreen via the wiper blades to give exceptional cleaning performance.
It means any second generation XC60 registered after 2017 requires a particular set of wiper blades. These can be purchased on Wiperblades.co.uk at great value prices that significantly undercut those of equivalent OEM-supplied AquaBlades.
It is important to check which generation Volvo XC60 you have to ensure you are purchasing the correct wiper blades for your vehicle.
If you don’t know the age of your XC60 or which generation you are driving, don’t worry, simply use Wiperblades.co.uk’s vehicle registration tool to find out exactly what you need.
Input your registration and the results will return only wiper blades that are specific for your Volvo XC60 – nice and easy!
Volvo XC60 Wiper Blades – 2008-2010 (First Generation)
Wiper Blades Size & Fitting
Driver Side – 26-inch Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade
Passenger Side – 20-inch Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade
Rear Screen – 15-inch Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade
The 2008-2010 Volvo XC60 has a 26-inch Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade for the drivers’ side and a 20-inch Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade for the passenger side.
Push Button wiper blades are widely available to suit every budget and can be chosen across a range of different brands including Bosch, Lucas, Valeo and Michelin. They are available in twin packs containing a 20-inch blade for driver and a 26-inch blade for the passenger side, plus and a 15-inch blade for the rear screen, or individually.
How To Fit Volvo XC60 Wiper Blades (2008-2010) – Push Button Fit
The Push Button fitment is one of the more commonly used wiper blade adaptors on the new car market. To remove the wiper blade, push in the small square button located on the wiper blade mechanism to release the wiper blade before pulling it up and off the arm. To fix a new wiper blade in place, slot it over the arm and pull it into place until the square button has locked.
Volvo XC60 Wiper Blades – 2011-2016 (First Generation & Updated)
Wiper Blades Size & Fitting
Driver Side – 26-inch Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade
Passenger Side – 20-inch Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade
Rear Screen – 14-inch Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade
The 2011-2016 Volvo XC60 has a 26-inch Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade for the drivers’ side and a 20-inch Push Button Flat Style Wiper Blade for the passenger side. The model line was updated in 2011 with an updated 14-inch rear wiper blade.
Push Button wiper blades are widely available to suit every budget and can be chosen across a range of different brands including Bosch, Lucas, Valeo and Michelin. They are available in twin packs containing a 20-inch blade for driver and a 26-inch blade for the passenger side, plus a 14-inch blade for the rear screen, or individually.
How To Fit Volvo XC60 Wiper Blades (2011-2016) – Push Button Fit
The Push Button fitment is one of the more commonly used wiper blade adaptors on the new car market. To remove the wiper blade, push in the small square button located on the wiper blade mechanism to release the wiper blade before pulling it up and off the arm. To fix a new wiper blade in place, slot it over the arm and pull it into place until the square button has locked.
Volvo XC60 Wiper Blades – 2017-Current (Second Generation)
Wiper Blades Size & Fitting
Driver Side – 26-inch Valeo Silencio AquaBlade (specific custom-fit wiper blades)
Passenger Side – 19-inch Valeo Silencio AquaBlade (specific custom-fit wiper blades)
Rear Screen – 13-inch Push Button Wiper Blade
The Volvo XC60 (2017-Current) features a unique custom fit wiper blade named AquaBlade, developed by Valeo specifically for this generation of car.
The AquaBlade is designed with washer jets directly installed into the wiper blades to allow for a slick and clean wipe every time it is used. Valeo claims such a technique halves the amount of fluid used and reduces the average weight of the system by 2kg.
The wiper blades can be specified to be heated (or unheated), but they aren’t interchangeable so any replacement must be the same version as originally fitted to your XC60.
It is possible to buy these exact Valeo AquaBlade wiper blades directly from Wiperblades.co.uk in a twin-pack set.
When Is The Right Time To Change My Wiper Blades?
Wiper blades undergo a lot of stress when they are fixed to your car. As well as being a moving component exposed to the elements, the materials will inevitably wear down gradually when in use as they are making constant contact with the windscreen.
Indeed, wiper blades cope with more than simply wiping away water from your windscreen during rainy conditions – UV rays from the sun, deposits of oil from other cars around you, bugs and unforeseen debris all take their toll on them.
Wiper blades are designed to be durable and sturdy to withstand these challenges but they will ultimately wear down over time and if you don’t replace them, they could be classified as dangerous or illegal –your car won’t pass an MOT if this is the case.
So how do you know when to replace them? When driving, you might notice over time that the rubber blades will clear the windscreen less evenly, leaving some streaks of moisture in places. They may also start to squeak as the rubber encounters friction on the windscreen.
Regardless, it is recommended you change your wiper blades every 12 months to ensure you are getting optimum windscreen wiping performance.
If in doubt, you can inspect them close up and assess the blades for any blemishes, such as chips, tears and unevenness. If this occurs, then the time has come to get new wiper blades.
