Volvo V40 Rear Left Twin Double Seat Belt Buckle Catch Anchor 31377484

Volvo V40 Rear Left Twin Double Seat Belt Buckle Catch Anchor is an original component from the Seat belts and parts group, designed for installation in the rear, left section of the vehicle. The twin buckle design ensures convenient and secure fastening for two seat belt points, which improves the functionality of the rear bench seat and facilitates daily car usage.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 31377484
• Mark: Volvo
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 31377484
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Part type: Seat Belt
• Category: Seat Belts & Parts

Purpose and vehicle placement

The presented seat belt buckle is designed to operate in the rear bench seat area, on the left side. The Rear, Left placement indicates installation at the factory-designated mounting point, which allows for maintaining compatibility with the body structure and the original safety system of the Volvo V40. The twin buckle allows for the operation of two adjacent seating positions, which is particularly important when transporting passengers on the rear bench. Thanks to this solution, the user gains a clear division of fastening points, and the risk of incorrect seat belt engagement is minimized.

Technical and functional characteristics

As an element of the passive safety system, the buckle works with factory Volvo seat belts, maintaining their nominal operating parameters. The twin construction ensures:

• stable guidance of seat belt tongues for two seating positions,
• easier access to the buckle for passengers,
• consistency with the original geometry of the seats and bench. The original Volvo origin helps maintain proper mounting rigidity and compatibility with factory anchoring points. This is particularly important in the context of the operation of pretensioners and belt force limiters, which are designed for specific structural solutions.

Condition of the item and practical application

The item comes from the used Volvo parts market, which allows for combining reasonable costs with maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. This type of component is often chosen for:

• post-accident repairs in the rear part of the cabin,
• mechanical damage to the buckle (e.g., broken guides, worn locking mechanisms),
• restoring full functionality of the rear bench seat after upholstery or seat mounting interventions. Using an original buckle from the same model series reduces the risk of installation problems and ensures proper fitment to the seat structure and the center tunnel.

Safety, compatibility, and part selection

In the case of elements such as seat belt buckles, it is crucial to maintain compliance with the vehicle's factory design. By choosing this component, the user receives a part from the Volvo group, designed to work with the safety system of a specific model. For certainty of selection, it is worth verifying compatibility with the specific equipment version and the car's production year, using the manufacturer's markings or consulting a mechanic. If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear passenger safety zone in your Volvo and need other elements from the same group, such as seat belt retractors, tongues, or guides, check the available parts in the Volvo seat belts and parts category.

Expert support and knowledge about used parts

When selecting original components from the secondary market, it is worth using reliable sources of knowledge regarding identification procedures based on manufacturer markings, methods of verifying compatibility, and rules for safe installation. An extended discussion of these issues, although using another brand as an example, can be found in the article dedicated to the precise selection of OEM components: BMW – sports performance and precision. How do original used parts extend the life of the Bavarian icon?.