Droning from rear axle 2013 XC60

AP90 · Aug 20th, 2018, 17:39

Hi have noticed a droning noise form the rear of the car

I wondering if it's a wheel bearing, however I hear horror stories about rear differentials being a weak point on this model

I understand that Volvo main dealer just replace the whole unit at some 3K whereas you can order bearings via Land Rover as this vehicle shares the Diff with the FL2, whichever I am in for a big bill.........

Any thoughts gratefully received

Ash

The Thong · Aug 20th, 2018, 18:38

Have your rear tyres gone blocky looking?

Dash300 · Aug 20th, 2018, 20:42

I have the same symptoms but with just front wheel dive Xc60. A droning noise from the rear just like a bearing going. I have Goodyear Wranglers and I suspect that is the problem as they are reported to drone. Won't be buying them again.

Whyman · Aug 21st, 2018, 04:03

When I had my 4 wheel tracking done it was out a bit a day the guy who did it said that untilI replaced the front tyres it would sound as though a wheel bearing had gone.

Try swapping the fronts to the rear and see if the noise moves!

mordred1973 · Aug 23rd, 2018, 15:14

mine did that and as said, the inside of rear tyres had gone "blocky", so wasn't the panic I feared :-) that was about 35,000 miles ago at about 67,000)

AP90 · Aug 24th, 2018, 15:53

Hi Gents

Thank you very much for the replies, yes the rear tyres are pretty blocky, I have been running them at slightly higher pressures to compensate, I'll check them this weekend, It's going in on Tuesday for a check up

Thanks again

AP90 · Aug 28th, 2018, 16:54

Had it checked out today and you guys were right, tyres

Good to know I don't have too large a bill........

Thanks to all

Aug 20th, 2018, 17:39	#1
AP90 Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 09:54 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Cornwall	Droning from rear axle 2013 XC60 Hi have noticed a droning noise form the rear of the car I wondering if it's a wheel bearing, however I hear horror stories about rear differentials being a weak point on this model I understand that Volvo main dealer just replace the whole unit at some 3K whereas you can order bearings via Land Rover as this vehicle shares the Diff with the FL2, whichever I am in for a big bill......... Any thoughts gratefully received Ash

Aug 20th, 2018, 18:38	#2
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:42 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	Have your rear tyres gone blocky looking? __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Aug 21st, 2018, 04:03	#4
Whyman Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:03 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Newark	When I had my 4 wheel tracking done it was out a bit a day the guy who did it said that untilI replaced the front tyres it would sound as though a wheel bearing had gone. Try swapping the fronts to the rear and see if the noise moves! __________________ XC60 2013 D5 215 SE Lux Nav geartronic

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mordred1973 Senior Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2019 22:35 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kettering View Photos By: mordred1973	mine did that and as said, the inside of rear tyres had gone "blocky", so wasn't the panic I feared :-) that was about 35,000 miles ago at about 67,000) __________________ 2013 model XC60 R-DESIGN Lux Nav Geartronic Polestar in Rebel Blue

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Aug 20th, 2018, 20:42	#3
Dash300 High Grand Master Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2021 23:16 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: British South Somerset	I have the same symptoms but with just front wheel dive Xc60. A droning noise from the rear just like a bearing going. I have Goodyear Wranglers and I suspect that is the problem as they are reported to drone. Won't be buying them again.

Aug 24th, 2018, 15:53	#6
AP90 Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 09:54 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Cornwall	Hi Gents Thank you very much for the replies, yes the rear tyres are pretty blocky, I have been running them at slightly higher pressures to compensate, I'll check them this weekend, It's going in on Tuesday for a check up Thanks again

Aug 28th, 2018, 16:54	#7
AP90 Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 09:54 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Cornwall	Had it checked out today and you guys were right, tyres Good to know I don't have too large a bill........ Thanks to all

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