I converted the other way ie. '80 4 rounds to '81 4 rectangles no problem.

The reason? The round headlight metal rusted out faster than the surrounding volvo. Different manufacturer and poorer quality? Volvo wanted $$$ to replace (over $500). So I transferred rectangles from a parts car.
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1980 245 Canadian B21A with SU carb but electronic ignition and M46 trans in Brampton, Ont.

I've got chrome mirrors on my '93, the holes for mounting apparently never changed. They will work fine.

The hassle of adjusting doesn't even bother me, since before, I had power mirrors with bad motors.
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'93 244: 'A' cam 4 deg. advanced, 25/22 sways, custom heim endlinks, fully converted to poly bushings, HD springs front, wagon springs rear.

Before my 1979 245DL went off to Volvo Valhalla, I grabbed some parts, including the complete 4-round headlight set-up. Mounting plate, bucket with bulbs and wiring, chrome hold-downs, and surrounds. They are used, not perfect and not cleaned up, but I would like to get them into the hands of an owner who knows how to put them to good use. If you are interested I will make you a good price.

No chrome mirrors. As I recall, my 1975 245DL had them, and opening the window to adjust them was a minor PITA. Then came the karate-chop in-cabin adjusters, which I installed and tossed the old ones. I have a few of them, I think. The newer in-cabin knob-adjuster types are, IMHO, the best but for power mirrors. I may have a pair of tem on a part car, not sure.

I am in Houston, Texas. If you are anywhere near, a pick-up is preferred.

Regards,

Bob

:>)

Yes, it can be done fairly easily. I did it some 12 years ago on my '80 GLE V8 (see profile pic below). I think it will work on the '85, since the major bodywork didn't change until '86.

OOPs -- you want to do the 4 rounds, not the 7" ones I was thinking of. The 4 rounds should be no problem.