The Volvo 242 uses a 67 bulb size for both front and rear side marker applications. The replacement chart covers 1975 to 1984 production years with corresponding bulb size specifications.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Volvo 242 uses the 67 bulb for both front and rear side marker positions across all listed model years.
The 67 is an ANSI-standardized bulb recognized in both the United States and Canada, operating at 12 volts and 8 watts.
It is a single-filament bulb, meaning it serves one lighting function rather than combining two, such as running light and brake light duties.
The 67 bulb uses a BA15s bayonet base, a single-contact mount where the bulb locks into the socket with a twist rather than a threaded connection.
The 67 is a lower-wattage variant of the 1156 bulb, which shares the same BA15s base type but draws significantly more power at approximately 26.9 watts.
Because the 1156 and 67 share the same base, physical fitment is possible between the two, but the wattage difference makes them non-interchangeable without potential consequences for socket and circuit ratings.
The front side marker position on the Volvo 242 uses the 67 bulb across the 1975-1984 model year range.
The rear side marker position uses the same 67 bulb specification, covering the 1975-1980 model year range.