While they are indeed pricy, I'm just glad they're still available new. I'm always amazed at the kinds of parts I can still get right from Volvo, in spite of the premium price. Ironically, when I had my P1 -- a V50 T5 R design, I was surprised that the bumper extensions particular to that appearance package were NLA. I was a little concerned that if I got into a wreck, I'd have to go on a hunt to source those bits.

Anyhow, I try to remember to leave a hat on the knob when the car is parked, to keep the rays off mine. The OG owner kept it garaged, but I don't have that luxury right now. After a year, I've finally warmed up to the idea of a light ceramic tint on the windows to minimize the interior fading and damage from UV rays. My V50 had a very light tint from it's previous owner, and after switching to a car with clear glass (not to mention much more of it) I realized the V50 was gloomy. But the V50 had a jet black interior, and my 940 is light grey inside. I think that had a lot to do with it.

Anyway, here's hoping that neither one of us has to do that job (in your case, again) for a long while.