I think I might have a couple lying around if it really is the just switch!
The reason I say that is that I've replaced the boot latch more than once and it's never actually been the microswitch that's the problem, rather a part of the mechanism that triggers it. But being the squirrel I am I kept the working components, they're very easy to unclip from the latch.
My honest advice, given the relatively low cost, is to buy a complete latch from our sponsors so you have it on hand before taking things apart. The last thing you want is to get in there, find something broken/adrift and the latch cease to work at all! 
And if you do repair or replace the latch test it with the boot wide open - i.e. simulate closing by pushing a metal bar (e.g. screwdriver shaft) into the space where the latch clasp onto the striker plate.
Removing the boot lid liner is relatively easy but there's a fair few fixings.
First remove the warning triangle and its support bracket then the bolts you can see inside the grab handle.
Then work round the edge and remove ALL the "furry head" screws and finally pull firmly, there are a couple of press-stud type connectors in the middle.
See also this thread from 2018, same problem (plus some others mixed in) and it was indeed plastic bits, not the switch! https://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthre...ighlight=latch I gave very similar advice in post #8! 
As I said there:
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if it's failing there's a good chance that when you remove it the damaged parts may just fall out making it inoperable
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions and extended leather. Ski hatch retrofit. Aftermarket reversing camera. DVB-T and XCarlink now removed as redundant.
2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation".  (Even rarer than a D2 S8!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! 
Finally: gone, but not forgotten.....
1998 D2 PF S8. Agate Grey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, Tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors.
e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course.  (internal dimming mirror added later)
1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon. Added Auto-dim mirror, Leather seats, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer.
And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850!
Last edited by HPsauce; 5th March 2025 at 10:14 AM.
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