The European ceramic style fuses used in all Volvos 1962 to 1993 (except the 700 & 900 series) can sometimes be hard to find. Better auto parts stores will have them, but it’s unlikely that you’d find them at a gas station. For a few bucks you can get our kit to replace all the fuses in your car and still have a good supply left for emergencies.
The fuse panels in these models are known for corrosion problems, which can lead to intermittent electrical failure. A good solution is to clean all the fuse holders with a wire brush & replace all the old fuses with new fuses that have had the contact points coated with dielectric grease. This should provide years of trouble-free service.
For reference, most 1981 and newer models have eleven eight-amp (white), five 16-amp (red) and one 25-amp (blue) fuse. Most 240s from 1975-1980 have seven eight-amp and five 16-amp fuses.
30-Piece Fuse Kit Contains: (15) 8-amp fuses, (10) 16-amp fuses, (5) 25-amp fuses
