So Both low beams have been replaced in the last month. Before that they lasted about a year. However the driver side just blew in less than a weeks time again. I know this could be a Fluke bulb but I would like to know if anyone has had this scenario on a similar age car. I have a feeling it may be something in the wiring etc.
Seems like the older the car gets the shorter the life of these bulbs?
FYI I have tried both Sylvania silver star and also the GEs so I am not getting the cheapest ones out there nor the most pricy.
Thanks
V70 2006

I've made this problem disappear in 3 Volvos which used the H7 low beam bulbs. You didn't specify.

The plugs are incredibly cheap. The connection is a female spade connector. Some people call it a Stake-On (old brand name). The bulb has the males. The female part loosens and you get heat and shorter bulb life.

I suggest you crack away the thin plastic plug body and give the rolled metal of the female connectors a squeeze with pliers so they grab the male blade more securely. I always add a touch of dielectric grease to reduce resistance.

The structure of the female connector will keep them separated. They will not short out.

I was so happy to cure this ill but still bugged by the number of bulbs I went through before it came to me.

Fixing my neighbor's headlights ('05 S60) made me feel better. I'm glad her boyfriend mentioned that the car ate low beam bulbs.

Hope this helps

Thank you! I love simple fixes. Putting a dab of glue gun plastic over the broken off stuff will keep water away. Nice fix!
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