Volvo VNL Lighting problems by year

I have ~15 years experience driving most make/models of class 8 trucks in alaska and lower 48 states. I have never operated any truck with low beam headlights so bad that I had to risk blinding on-coming traffic with my high beams in order to operate at all after sunset - until this one. The projector style lens sheds little more light on the pavement ahead than I expect from a clearance lamp shop mechanics tell me that this is normal for all volvo trucks using the "vn" style aero-composite design. On the other...

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volvo vnl. The contact stated that the low beam headlamp reflector lens would not illuminate the road surface properly causing extremely poor visibility. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the headlamp assembly would need to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 638,000. Updated 03/02/11 *bf updated 12/14/11 *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volvo vnl. The contact stated that when driving at night, the clear plastic that covered the headlight assembly would impair the distance of illumination causing him to utilize the high beams instead in order to properly see the roadway. The dealer was notified who advised the contact to purchase a kit to improve the illumination distance. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired or diagnosed. The current mileage was approximately 430,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 300,000. Updtated 2/17/11 *cn the consumer replaced the lights. Updated 02/28/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volvo vnl64t truck. The contact stated the headlight covers were deteriorating and reducing visibility for the driver. In addition, the failure would cause the headlights to become extremely foggy and hazy. There were no recalls for the vehicle and the dealer advised any repairs would be at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 122,000 and the current mileage was 174,928.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 volvo vnl64t truck. While inspecting the vehicle he notice the headlights covers was deteriorating and the plastic was flogged. The covers deteriorating reduces visibility for the drivers. The vehicle has not been repaired. He has contact the dealer and was told there were no recall. The cost per the dealer would be over $600. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 186,221. Vwb

I drive a 2006 vnl volvo when the headlights are on dim you cannot hardly see the road most of the time especially when it is raining I have spoken to many drivers with this same type of truck and they all say the same thing about the poor lighting system when on dim I have checked everything to try and figure out the cause or reason for this including how many volts are getting to the lights and even replacing the bulbs many times with different brands and using a higher wattage bulb with no better results many times I have almost been in a wreck because of this and would like to see volvo correct this problem I have driven this truck since it was new and it has always been this way. *Tr

2007 Volvo 780, bought in 7-31-2006, when driving from texas to california we had problems with transmission going into gear. From that time on the problems have gotten worse and to the point of being unsafe. It breaks down frequently and won't go into gear. We have been towed numerous times and have lost revenue. It has melted wires and components. The computer throws out codes that indicates problems with the computer, electrical, transmission, vehicle, brakes, etc., Etc. The truck has been down numerous times....

Coutesy lights too soft to activate, also too hot to touch, started pillow on fire in sleeper bunk. *Ak