The Volvo 265 front and rear side marker bulb sizes include 67, 1157NA, 257, and 57, with variations across different marker positions on the vehicle. The replacement chart covers 1976 to 1981 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 265 front side marker uses four distinct bulb sizes across its 1976-1981 model years: the 67, 1157NA, 257, and 57.
The 67 bulb is a single-filament, 12V, 8W unit with a BA15s bayonet base, classified as a lower wattage variant of the 1156 under the ANSI standard.
The 1157NA is a dual-filament bulb rated at 12V and 21W/5W, fitted with a BAY15d bayonet base and natural amber glass. Its base type differs from the BA15s found on the 67, making the two bulbs non-interchangeable despite both being bayonet-style.
The 257 is a low-output instrument bulb rated at 12V and 2W, available in either a festoon or BA9s base configuration under the ANSI standard.
The 57 bulb is a single-filament unit rated at 12V and 1W with a BA9s base. Its wattage is lower than the 257, and both share the BA9s base type, though they are distinct ANSI bulb numbers.
The Volvo 265 front side marker for 1976 and 1977 uses the 67 bulb, while 1978 uses the 57, 1979 uses the 257, 1980 uses the 1157NA, and 1981 returns to the 67.
The rear side marker for 1978 uses the 57 bulb, whereas 1976, 1977, and 1979 use the 257. The shared BA9s base between the 57 and 257 does not make them interchangeable, as their wattage ratings differ.
The rear side marker for 1980 uses the 67 bulb, which operates at a significantly higher wattage than the 257 used in surrounding model years, reflecting a change in socket and base type between those years.
The BAY15d base on the 1157NA features offset pins to prevent incorrect installation, distinguishing it physically from the BA15s base on the 67, which has pins at equal heights.
All bulb sizes listed for the Volvo 265 side markers conform to ANSI standards applicable in both the United States and Canada.