S40 V40: - 'Train Like' Rattling/Whirring Noise From Rear

dans1976 · Jun 6th, 2012, 17:59

Hi,

My 2004 V40 sport has a whirring / rattling noise coming from the rear. best way I can describe it is like a train. The rattling gets quicker the faster you go. Car has been sitting over the long weekend - could it be a residue build up on the disks /pads? Tracking was done a month or so ago and wheel bearings were ok then. tyre pressures ok so Im baffled. Any ideas appreciated....

Thanks,

Dan

m1tch1987 · Jun 6th, 2012, 18:07

Have you checked the wheel nuts are all tightened?

scoobysn7x · Jun 6th, 2012, 18:21

Anything stuck in the tread of the tyres?? like a stone etc...

Wheel bearing nromally make a humming noise that gets worse at speed..

m1tch1987 · Jun 6th, 2012, 20:06

it might also be a partly siezed caliper as they are known to have issues on the rear - ie is only just seized enough to gently clip the rear disk as it rotates

dans1976 · Jun 7th, 2012, 17:45

Thanks for the replies. I've been on a long run in it this afternoon and although it's still there, noise has lessened considerably. Mitch - I'm thinking you're on the right track with the caliper.

Sounds like a trip to ATS is in order.. Cheers.

Dan

Jun 6th, 2012, 17:59	#1
dans1976 New Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2014 11:05 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tunbridge Wells	'Train Like' Rattling/Whirring Noise From Rear Hi, My 2004 V40 sport has a whirring / rattling noise coming from the rear. best way I can describe it is like a train. The rattling gets quicker the faster you go. Car has been sitting over the long weekend - could it be a residue build up on the disks /pads? Tracking was done a month or so ago and wheel bearings were ok then. tyre pressures ok so Im baffled. Any ideas appreciated.... Thanks, Dan

Jun 6th, 2012, 18:07	#2
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	Have you checked the wheel nuts are all tightened? __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.9D Sport - MPG below

Jun 6th, 2012, 20:06	#4
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	it might also be a partly siezed caliper as they are known to have issues on the rear - ie is only just seized enough to gently clip the rear disk as it rotates __________________ 2003 Volvo V40 1.9D Sport - MPG below

Jun 6th, 2012, 18:21	#3
scoobysn7x Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 04:51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newcastle	Anything stuck in the tread of the tyres?? like a stone etc... Wheel bearing nromally make a humming noise that gets worse at speed..

Jun 7th, 2012, 17:45	#5
dans1976 New Member Last Online: Jan 16th, 2014 11:05 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tunbridge Wells	Thanks for the replies. I've been on a long run in it this afternoon and although it's still there, noise has lessened considerably. Mitch - I'm thinking you're on the right track with the caliper. Sounds like a trip to ATS is in order.. Cheers. Dan

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