Nivomat rear shock absorber XC90 2003

tonygreen1966 · Mar 12th, 2018, 21:39

Hi,

Just put a wanted add for Nivomat rear shock absorber for my XC90 2003. I got one 2 years ago from Ebay £270 new. Now £390 on ebay! I'll try FRF tomorrow. Anybody any idea where else I can get one from for a reasonable price.

Cheers

colinbos · Mar 12th, 2018, 22:10

You don't need a new one, unless you want it new.

2nd hand ones, as long as they are not leaking are perfectly serviceable and you wouldn't know the difference. They are within tolerance until they leak.

aland · Mar 14th, 2018, 20:15

I have one that came off my 2008 car at 130k miles, no leaks.
Make me an offer!

oragex · Mar 15th, 2018, 00:42

Regular Volvo shocks get very stiff as they get old, even if not leaking. Surely won't notice on smooth roads, but gets very uncomfortable on uneven pavement.

Arent't Nivomats behaving the same as they get old?

colinbos · Mar 15th, 2018, 09:33

They are built to such exacting standards, hence the exterminate price new, that so long as they are not leaking, they are like new at any age...

and because of this, replacing in singles, instead of pairs is absolutely no problem. Ive only replaced one, a used one from an older car. Not one bit of difference in ride height or ride quality despite it being '2nd hand'.

Maccartw · Mar 16th, 2018, 17:15

Saw these the other day.
I got shot of my nivomat and went to standard shocks with new springs.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-XC9....c100678.m3607

colinbos · Mar 16th, 2018, 17:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maccartw

Saw these the other day.
I got shot of my nivomat and went to standard shocks with new springs.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-XC9....c100678.m3607

Thats where i got mine from. 2yrs ago. No issues since.

tonygreen1966 · Mar 17th, 2018, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by aland

I have one that came off my 2008 car at 130k miles, no leaks.
Make me an offer!

Thanks for the offer but I have ended up buying a new nivomat.

Regards the 'non self levelling kit route'I didn't want to go that route as I like the self levelling, especially when towing. The insurance implications from being non standard also concerned me.

lotuscorty · Mar 18th, 2019, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by aland

I have one that came off my 2008 car at 130k miles, no leaks.
Make me an offer!

Since the OP doesn't want this, are you willing to post? and do you have a ballpark figure? Thanks.

lotuscorty · Mar 18th, 2019, 22:19

Soz, just noticed this was a year ago!!!

Mar 12th, 2018, 21:39	#1
tonygreen1966 Member Last Online: Oct 7th, 2023 14:41 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: UK	Nivomat rear shock absorber XC90 2003 Hi, Just put a wanted add for Nivomat rear shock absorber for my XC90 2003. I got one 2 years ago from Ebay £270 new. Now £390 on ebay! I'll try FRF tomorrow. Anybody any idea where else I can get one from for a reasonable price. Cheers

Mar 15th, 2018, 00:42	#4
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Regular Volvo shocks get very stiff as they get old, even if not leaking. Surely won't notice on smooth roads, but gets very uncomfortable on uneven pavement. Arent't Nivomats behaving the same as they get old? __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Mar 15th, 2018, 09:33	#5
colinbos 2008 XC90 D5 SE Last Online: Mar 28th, 2022 20:27 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Formby	They are built to such exacting standards, hence the exterminate price new, that so long as they are not leaking, they are like new at any age... and because of this, replacing in singles, instead of pairs is absolutely no problem. Ive only replaced one, a used one from an older car. Not one bit of difference in ride height or ride quality despite it being '2nd hand'. Last edited by colinbos; Mar 15th, 2018 at 09:38.

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Mar 12th, 2018, 22:10	#2
colinbos 2008 XC90 D5 SE Last Online: Mar 28th, 2022 20:27 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Formby	You don't need a new one, unless you want it new. 2nd hand ones, as long as they are not leaking are perfectly serviceable and you wouldn't know the difference. They are within tolerance until they leak.

Mar 14th, 2018, 20:15	#3
aland Senior Member Last Online: Jan 17th, 2024 15:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Luton	I have one that came off my 2008 car at 130k miles, no leaks. Make me an offer!

Mar 16th, 2018, 17:15	#6
Maccartw Junior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2019 13:08 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Portsmouth	Saw these the other day. I got shot of my nivomat and went to standard shocks with new springs. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-XC9....c100678.m3607

Mar 18th, 2019, 22:19	#10
lotuscorty Junior Member Last Online: Jun 28th, 2020 14:43 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Glasgow	Soz, just noticed this was a year ago!!!

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