The cabin filter helps to protect you and your passengers from pollen and pollutants entering your climate controlled environment. A plugged filter will reduce the comfort level and protection to you and your passengers against airborne contaminants. The filter should be replaced about every 20,000 miles for best comfort, however, it depends on conditions in your area.
Some 850 models were not factory equipped with a cabin filter but can have one installed with an addition adapter (see recommended products.)
Aftermarket parts are a reasonably priced and good alternative to OE products. We often supply aftermarket products in place of OE parts that are no longer available as well.
Some items will be better than stock or considered an upgrade from the OE design in the aftermarket brand.
Other items will work as a less expensive alternative to stock.
We will not sell a product that we do not believe in, so rest assured you are fine with the aftermarket brand in most applications!
If you have any questions, contact our customer service team to advise on the best aftermarket products for your Volvo.