Volvo 240/260 Front lights

The switch from round to rectangular headlamps is what matters most here: early 240/260 up to 1980 have round or dual round inserts, while the facelift for model year 1981 introduced rectangular lamps and a wider front. Buy the wrong insert and it matches neither the grille opening nor the mounting. Cracked reflectors, foggy glass inserts, and corroded retainers are classic wear points on a car that has been on the road for four decades, and dual rectangular systems put extra demands on correct placement.