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I recommend that you consider three wire sockets as one can purchase from Wiring Depot - that way, you can add a direct ground which will greatly improve reliability.
I do not know about your car, but my 68 544 has almost no wired grounds. For example - to get a license plate light to work The clip on the rubber socket must ground on the bumperette, the bumperstte must ground on the bumper, the bumper must ground on its bracket, and the bracket must ground on the body!
A wire is much better.
Currently, I am upgrading a lot of the wiring in my 54 Chevy - I am using slightly oversize wire and connections that consist of adding female spade connectors to all wires and joining them with insulated double male spade connectors, packed with dielectric grease.
If you look at the electrical systems in new cars, there are LOTS of grounds and grease in any connections that might get corrosion.
I am also installing these connectors where I can get at them. To check a bulb in the front directional signal, the light must be disassembled - now, I can check the bulb from the engine compartment.
I also carry a kit of wires and connectors so that I can cobble up any work around that I need on the road.
Also I agree, don't be so picky, just post your question and people will chime in if they have anything to offer.
As for your tail lights, Volvo never got very inventive with their mechanical arrangements - a simple solution using common fasteners will probably do. I spent some time at the hardware store trying to match the fasteners on my seat rails with metric stuff and then discovered that they are just 1/4-20!
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