Volvo VNM Headlight Bulb Size

Volvo VNM high beam headlight bulbs use 9007 or 9005 size, while low beam headlight bulbs use 9007 or H11 size. The replacement chart covers vehicle production years spanning 2005 to 2018 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.

High Beam Headlight

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
2014-2018	9007	HB5	Check Price
2011-2013	9005	HB3	Check Price
2011-2013	9007	HB5	Check Price
2005-2010	9005	HB3	Check Price

Low Beam Headlight

If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
2014-2018	9007	HB5	Check Price
2011-2013	9007	HB5	Check Price
2011-2013	H11	H11	Check Price
2005-2010	H11	H11	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament halogen bulb with PX29t base. 12V, 65W/55W.	9007	Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament halogen bulb with P20d base. 12V, 65W.	9005	Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament halogen bulb with PGJ19-2 base. Also approved in the US. 12V, 55W.	H11	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The 9007 bulb is the most frequently specified type across the Volvo VNM headlight data, appearing in both high beam and low beam positions for the 2013-2018 model years, as well as in dual-fitment years spanning 2011-2013.
The 9007 is a dual-filament bulb, meaning a single unit serves both high and low beam functions within the same housing. Its base uses a three-pronged connector that is not interchangeable with single-filament bulb bases.
The 9005 bulb is a single-filament, high-intensity type rated for high beam use only. It operates at 65 watts and uses an HB3 base, which is physically distinct from the 9007 connector and cannot be substituted without a corresponding socket.
The H11 bulb is a single-filament halogen type using a PGJ19-2 base. It is rated for low beam use and operates at 55 watts. The H11 base is not compatible with 9007 or 9005 sockets.
For the Volvo VNM, the 2011-2013 model years list two bulb sizes for both the high beam and low beam positions, indicating that more than one headlight configuration was available during those years.
The 9005 and 9007 bulbs share a similar physical profile but differ in filament count and base design. Despite their numerical proximity, the two types are not interchangeable, and installing a 9005 in a 9007 socket requires modification.
Model years 2005-2010 use the H11 for low beam and the 9005 for high beam, placing each function in a separate bulb rather than combining them into a single dual-filament unit.
The transition from a 9005/H11 pairing to a 9007-based system in the 2013-2018 range reflects a shift from a two-bulb headlight arrangement to one where a single dual-filament bulb handles both beam modes.