XC70: Suspension - Rear a bit low

Captain Kremen · Jul 18th, 2011, 13:04

Hi all, I am the proud new owner of a sparkling (old) XC70 2.4 Auto in a fabulous metallic red with cream leather upholstery, having downgraded (in years anyway) from a Skoda Octavia Scout, which has been a great car.

I took a bit of a risk I think, as it is a petrol auto with 140k, but I have worked out that without the loan on the Skoda I am saving money despite 25mpg!

However, I think the rear springs are a bit weak as it seems to sit a bit low at the back end, & feels a bit wallowy.

Does is have self levelling suspension, or anything flash like that? Or is it a matter of just a set of new rear springs?

No doubt I will be featuring here more in the future, and if you are lucky I might even put a photo or two up of it, once it stops raining!

Captain Kremen · Jul 19th, 2011, 18:55

Jolly good, either I am alone in this or no one has read this post - apart from 32 people.

Anyway, as it happens I have found out all on my own that I do have self levelling rear suspension and I am going have to work extra hard to pay for replacements!

Bang goes my birthday present anyway!

Tell me they are worth it please...?

tommyweaves · Jul 19th, 2011, 21:01

What model year is your XC70 Captain?

irishcarfan · Jul 19th, 2011, 21:20

Hey Captain, sorry - I think a lot of people would have read your post and genuinely not known the answer. This thread is for the newer 07 on XC's.

As Tommy said there, what year is the car? And for future reference how much are you looking at? Also, let us know if it fixes the problem or not as in a few years one of us might be reading this again..!

Captain Kremen · Jul 19th, 2011, 22:07

Fair enough, thanks for the replies.

It is a 2001, and it has these wretched Nivomat rear shocks on - very clever but over £300 EACH! And then they need fitting!

Even if I got some second hand ones I still don't know if they will be any better.

Thanks for the heads up on the posting position, being a 2001 where would a better place be to ask these sort of questions?

tommyweaves · Jul 19th, 2011, 22:18

If it's a 2001 you'd be better posting here:

S80 '98-'06 / S60, V70 & XC70 '00-'07 General Forum for the S80 '98-'06 / S60, V70 & XC70 '00-'07 models

There are many well informed people on this site who can help you, but you have to help yourself first!

For example a 10 second search finds this thread on the subject as well other threads http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=124323

Captain Kremen · Jul 20th, 2011, 12:45

Aah! I see how it is all set up now, I just read the XC70 bit, I do apologise!

Thanks for the link to that other thread. Looks like Volvo ownership ain't cheap!

Jul 18th, 2011, 13:04	#1
Captain Kremen Junior Member Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2020 13:40 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tunbridge Wells	Rear a bit low Hi all, I am the proud new owner of a sparkling (old) XC70 2.4 Auto in a fabulous metallic red with cream leather upholstery, having downgraded (in years anyway) from a Skoda Octavia Scout, which has been a great car. I took a bit of a risk I think, as it is a petrol auto with 140k, but I have worked out that without the loan on the Skoda I am saving money despite 25mpg! However, I think the rear springs are a bit weak as it seems to sit a bit low at the back end, & feels a bit wallowy. Does is have self levelling suspension, or anything flash like that? Or is it a matter of just a set of new rear springs? No doubt I will be featuring here more in the future, and if you are lucky I might even put a photo or two up of it, once it stops raining!

Jul 19th, 2011, 22:18	#6
tommyweaves Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 19:55 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sleaford	If it's a 2001 you'd be better posting here: S80 '98-'06 / S60, V70 & XC70 '00-'07 General Forum for the S80 '98-'06 / S60, V70 & XC70 '00-'07 models There are many well informed people on this site who can help you, but you have to help yourself first! For example a 10 second search finds this thread on the subject as well other threads http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=124323 Last edited by tommyweaves; Jul 19th, 2011 at 22:24. Reason: Grumpiness

Jul 19th, 2011, 18:55	#2
Captain Kremen Junior Member Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2020 13:40 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tunbridge Wells	Jolly good, either I am alone in this or no one has read this post - apart from 32 people. Anyway, as it happens I have found out all on my own that I do have self levelling rear suspension and I am going have to work extra hard to pay for replacements! Bang goes my birthday present anyway! Tell me they are worth it please...?

Jul 19th, 2011, 21:01	#3
tommyweaves Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 19:55 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sleaford	What model year is your XC70 Captain?

Jul 19th, 2011, 21:20	#4
irishcarfan Master Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 23:18 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dublin	Hey Captain, sorry - I think a lot of people would have read your post and genuinely not known the answer. This thread is for the newer 07 on XC's. As Tommy said there, what year is the car? And for future reference how much are you looking at? Also, let us know if it fixes the problem or not as in a few years one of us might be reading this again..!

Jul 19th, 2011, 22:07	#5
Captain Kremen Junior Member Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2020 13:40 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tunbridge Wells	Fair enough, thanks for the replies. It is a 2001, and it has these wretched Nivomat rear shocks on - very clever but over £300 EACH! And then they need fitting! Even if I got some second hand ones I still don't know if they will be any better. Thanks for the heads up on the posting position, being a 2001 where would a better place be to ask these sort of questions?

Jul 20th, 2011, 12:45	#7
Captain Kremen Junior Member Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2020 13:40 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tunbridge Wells	Aah! I see how it is all set up now, I just read the XC70 bit, I do apologise! Thanks for the link to that other thread. Looks like Volvo ownership ain't cheap!

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