Volvo V40 5 Door 2012-2019 Front Headliner Roof Reading Light Panel

Buy The Correct Part First Time

Please compare your existing roof light panel with the photos below before ordering. For this part, the safest checks are the part number 31398259, the front headliner location, the black roof console shape, the left/right reading lamp buttons, the AUTO button, the light lenses, fixing points and connector layout. Item specifics can be generic on used parts, so please verify using the images and part number first.

Part Description

This listing is for a used Volvo V40 front interior roof reading light panel / roof console assembly, part number 31398259. It is fitted into the front headliner above the driver and passenger area and forms part of the interior lighting and alarm / sensor console arrangement on compatible vehicles.

The panel includes the visible switch area for front reading lights and passenger compartment lighting. Depending on vehicle specification, this roof console area may also be associated with the interior movement sensor / alarm system, so it is important to match your removed unit carefully.

Visible material and construction from the photos: black moulded plastic housing, clear light lenses, printed button icons, integrated switch panel, front roof console trim shape and mounting points. This is a used factory original Volvo component, not a low-cost pattern copy.

Compatibility / Fitment Table

The table below is designed to prevent wrong orders. Please match your vehicle, year, body shape and removed part before buying.

Will NOT Fit / Do Not Order For

Part Numbers & Cross-Reference Notes

What It Controls

This front roof console controls the driver and passenger front reading lights, the passenger compartment light on/off function and the automatic interior lighting setting. The automatic lighting function helps the cabin light respond when the car is unlocked, locked, started, switched off or when doors are opened and closed.

On some specifications, the roof console area may also be linked with interior sensor / alarm equipment. That is why matching the old unit and connector is essential.

Symptoms Of A Faulty Roof Reading Light Panel

Why Buy A Used Factory Original Volvo Part?

A factory original used Volvo component is built to the correct shape, finish, clip position, connector layout and switch feel for the vehicle. Cheap copy parts can cause poor fitment, trim gaps, rattles, incorrect button feel, poor lens quality, plug mismatch or unreliable lighting operation.

Buying used can save up to 70% compared with buying new from a dealer, depending on dealer price and stock availability. It also keeps usable parts in circulation and helps reduce waste.

ThePartPilot carries more than 25,000 parts in stock and on the shelf, ready for fast dispatch.

Fitting Instructions

Required Tools

Step-By-Step Guide

1. Compare your existing roof console with the listing photos before removing anything.
2. Switch the ignition off and remove the key. If your car has alarm / sensor equipment, disconnect the battery negative terminal if your workshop procedure requires it.
3. Use a plastic trim tool to gently release the roof console from the headliner. Do not force the clips.
4. Support the unit, then unplug the electrical connector carefully.
5. Compare the old unit and replacement side by side: part number, connector, colour, lens positions, buttons and fixing points.
6. Plug in the replacement and test reading lamps, AUTO mode, courtesy light operation and door-open lighting.
7. Clip or screw the panel back into the headliner evenly so the trim sits flush.
8. If any light still fails, check bulbs, fuse, wiring and door switch inputs before assuming the replacement panel is faulty.

Garage Labour Estimate Calculator

Static estimate table: labour cost = hourly garage rate × estimated repair time. This part is usually a quick interior trim/electrical replacement.

Stock, Repairs & Dispatch

Large stock holding: over 25,000 used car parts in stock and on the shelf at any one time.	Repair support: fitting and repair help may be available by appointment, subject to availability.
Fast dispatch: parts are picked, packed and dispatched securely. Please make sure your eBay checkout address is correct because we cannot change it after purchase.

Stock and workshop images are illustrative. Actual part condition is shown in the listing part photos.

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Returns & Fitment Responsibility

We have provided detailed part number, vehicle year, body shape, fitment and photo-matching information to help customers order the correct part first time and avoid returns.

Please do not order by vehicle registration or title alone. Match the part number, connector, shape, switch layout and photos. If unsure, send clear photos of your old part through eBay Messages before buying and we will help verify.

Buyer-error returns caused by incorrect fitment checking may be subject to a restocking / handling deduction of up to 50% where permitted by eBay rules and applicable law. This does not affect your statutory rights and does not apply where the item is faulty or materially different from the listing.

Incorrect “does not fit” or “not as described” return reasons will be reviewed against the listing photos, part number and fitment chart.

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