Crashy ride - 2005 V70

mattyt1991 · Jan 24th, 2024, 10:43

Had this car for a good few months now and I do really like it but it is quite violent over bumps in the road.

I am a tad clueless when it comes to mechanics so wondering what it could be. Just had a new MOT so assuming nothing dangerous. The car had new shocks from the previous owner in 2021.

Would it just be that suspension components are now worn and have no resistance in them? Which would be fair enough as it has done nearly 160k miles.

How much does new suspension cost at an independent, does anyone know?

stuart bowes · Jan 24th, 2024, 10:58

discussed recently here https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=337174

my personal opinion is unchanged since then.. others may still disagree

I just go a bit slower over the bumps and avoid pot holes, and tell myself its not a nimble little hatchback

what size wheels has it got on it? has it got any poly bushes or anything else non-standard

hoj · Jan 24th, 2024, 14:51

Mine does the same I know it needs new exhaust hangers on the back as one has actually broke off
I put new shockers and springs all round last year and the car lifted up at least 2 inches before that the front lower “fairing” used to hit any sleeping policeman/speed bump

Simmy · Jan 24th, 2024, 16:22

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Originally Posted by hoj

Mine does the same I know it needs new exhaust hangers on the back as one has actually broke off
I put new shockers and springs all round last year and the car lifted up at least 2 inches before that the front lower “fairing” used to hit any sleeping policeman/speed bump

bolt on hangers are available from parts monster and are fairly cheap.

Jan 24th, 2024, 10:43	#1
mattyt1991 New Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 21:36 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ivybridge	Crashy ride - 2005 V70 Had this car for a good few months now and I do really like it but it is quite violent over bumps in the road. I am a tad clueless when it comes to mechanics so wondering what it could be. Just had a new MOT so assuming nothing dangerous. The car had new shocks from the previous owner in 2021. Would it just be that suspension components are now worn and have no resistance in them? Which would be fair enough as it has done nearly 160k miles. How much does new suspension cost at an independent, does anyone know?

Jan 24th, 2024, 10:58	#2
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Today 15:53 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	discussed recently here https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=337174 my personal opinion is unchanged since then.. others may still disagree I just go a bit slower over the bumps and avoid pot holes, and tell myself its not a nimble little hatchback what size wheels has it got on it? has it got any poly bushes or anything else non-standard __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 72k ------------------------- mini project - link Last edited by stuart bowes; Jan 24th, 2024 at 11:01.

Jan 24th, 2024, 14:51	#3
hoj Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2024 19:08 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Bury	Mine does the same I know it needs new exhaust hangers on the back as one has actually broke off I put new shockers and springs all round last year and the car lifted up at least 2 inches before that the front lower “fairing” used to hit any sleeping policeman/speed bump

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