My wife has a white V70, and the rear bumper is getting scratched when loading up our dogs. Does anyone know of a "Bumper Guard" or whatever that we could get to cover the area. I know some manufacturers offer such a guard (Subaru, do for their Impreza).
David (The Bear)

My '98 XC came w/ a guard that is under the first (most rear) floor storage door. Standard on XC's as far as I could tell. It's very simple. It is attached w/ velcro and rolls out over and beyond the bumper. Try these guys
http://www.vlvworld.com/indexframe.html
http://volvo.autowebaccessories.com/store/cat126_202.php
http://www.volvopartsworld.com/
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98 XC 120k 83 245 DL 170k Oh yeah, and a 96 Neon

I've never heard of a factory guard, but I have seen a no-slip decal material
that will cover. It is the same stuff used on commercial stair wells and is black. Otherwise, you can do what I do and apply a coating of McGuires Tire Renew to the plastic surface every couple of months and keep the dogs nails clipped.
Armie
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Imagine all the people...

Check the web page for Xpel.com. Xpel sells clear plastic adhesive covers for headlights. The material is from 3M and does not discolor or become brittle for years. I have the Xpel headlight covers on my BMW 530 and V70, which here in Mississippi are a necessity because of the flying gravel. I recall seeing on their web page that they cut the Xpel for bumpers, as well.