Villeroy and Boch O.Novo Replacement Toilet Seat

Is this the right seat for your Villeroy & Boch Toilet? The O.novo is often confused with the Subway or the 98M9C101 seat. They are not interchangeable.

How to confirm you have an O.novo (Back-to-Wall models): Look at your dual-flush button on top of the cistern:

Option A (Original O.novo): If you have the 92240261 button (connected to the 223.003.21.1 valve), this is your seat.

Option B (O.novo 2.0): If you have the newer 8L189861 button (connected to the 8L186000 valve), this is also your seat.

For In-Wall Models: Please check your dimensions. The O.novo pan is physically smaller and narrower than the Subway pan. If your seat feels “bulky” or overlaps the edges, you likely have a Subway.

Genuine Villeroy & Boch 9M38S101 Soft-Close Seat Designed specifically for the gentle curves of the O.novo series, this seat is made from high-grade Thermoset Resin. It features the iconic V&B soft-close hinges, preventing slamming and ensuring a quiet bathroom environment.

Key Fitment Details:

Suits: O.novo and O.novo 2.0 suites.
Excludes: Does NOT fit the Subway series or models requiring the 98M9C101 seat.
Hinges: Includes the updated stainless steel top-fix hinge kit.

Q: My seat looks like the 98M9C101, will this O.novo seat fit?
A: No. While they appear similar in photos, the hinge spacing and the “wrap-over” depth are different. If you have an O.novo pan, you must use the 9M38S101 to ensure the seat doesn’t slide or overhang the porcelain.

Q: How do I know if I have an O.novo 2.0?
A: Check your outlet valve. The 2.0 uses the newer 8L186000 valve and matching 8L189861 button. Regardless of whether you have the original or the 2.0, this 9M38S101 seat is the correct genuine replacement.

Q: Is it easy to install?
A: Yes, it uses a top-fix system. Pro-Tip: Ensure the plastic rawl plugs are seated firmly in the pan before tightening the hinge screws to prevent the seat from wobbling later.

Is your O.novo toilet leaking too? Since you are already identifying your model by the button and valve, why not refresh your seals?

For Original O.novo (223.003.21.1 valve): You likely need the Standard Geberit Washer.
For O.novo 2.0 (8L186000 valve): Check your Specific V&B Valve Seal.