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Doppelganger;
A small amount of play was obviously necessary to allow hinges to move and doors to open, but Volvo did not "intentionally add slop"...that just kinda happens with time and use (and lack of maintenance).
Yes, hinges can be rebuilt, but its not an insignificant job...a buddy did it a long time ago on his 122...his notes from memory: Hinge(s) have to be removed, and taking a door off is no small task...and after doing Driver's side, obviously the worst one, you might not be so enthused to do the passenger one...access to the hardware is not particularly good in the door-crease...an impact driver will be necessary (think airhammer!) ...pretreat with penetrant!(backside threads too) ...once removed, old pins need to be drilled out (so fixturing, alignment, and method are pretty important, so if refurbed ones are available at a fair price (see OP, no relation!), that's an option to consider if you don't have access to a machine shop!)...he did not bush them, but simply over-drilled and installed an oversized (hardened) pin (drill-rod) well lubed (graphite?)...an involved job, but I remember the finished door, installation was really nice!!
Good Hunting!
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