XC70: Suspension Xc70 suspension

[100K+]

Originally Posted by sellxc70

I alway use Mill Volvo (Stoneacre) for my service parts. I believe that Ian and John both work in the parts dept....they sound the same over the phone.

I tried my local Volvo dealer for parts once and they couldn't get close.

Regards, Steve

+1

Good lads in there. Was a David too, but since lock-down not spoken to him much. I always have had good prices, but will be interesting to see how things compare now. (Stoneacre policy v Mill policy)

[Wilko66]

I guess this picture confirms they are Nivomat rear shocks?

[Bonefishblues]

Originally Posted by Wilko66

I guess this picture confirms they are Nivomat rear shocks?

He be Nivomats, he be

https://www.ipdusa.com/techtips/1002...olvo-have-them

[Wilko66]

Here's a picture of the part number on VIDA 31302603, but it looks nothing like the Nivomat and here's the plate off the car which I can get the number marked as 48 ??

[Wilko66]

Vida display

[100K+]

Sometimes the Vida image of "the part" is not the right image. I have been thrown by this in the past. This may be the case on this occasion. I googled the part No (31302603) and on the skandix site it came back as a nivimat.

Cheers
Bob

[Kev0607]

Originally Posted by sellxc70

Did you find changing the shocks improved handling on the V70?

Yes, as the old shock absorbers were totally knackered. Its certainly "tightened the car" up, if that makes sense.

Don't expect the V70 to go around a corner like a sports car though. It still leans in the corners, but not as much as before.

[Wilko66]

So got price back from volvopartstrade on eBay £2345 plus £15 postage. So I guess the dealer isn't that far away and the parts are just what they are.

[Ian21401]

Originally Posted by 100K+

+1

Good lads in there. Was a David too, but since lock-down not spoken to him much. I always have had good prices, but will be interesting to see how things compare now. (Stoneacre policy v Mill policy)

I agree. Their parts dept. staff have always been good to me.

[Kev0607]

Originally Posted by Wilko66

So got price back from volvopartstrade on eBay £2345 plus £15 postage. So I guess the dealer isn't that far away and the parts are just what they are.

volvopartstrade are still cheaper than what you were quoted originally... not much, but still... go with the cheapest quote!

You'll be getting the same parts from volvopartstrade (Mill Volvo, now known as Stoneacre), or go to your local dealership & pay more for the same parts.

Also, you said in your original post that you decided to get a quote for the shock absorbers etc. Are the shocks actually knackered?

Are you planning on keeping this vehicle long term & how old is it? I wouldn't think of spending that amount if I wasn't keeping it, or if its getting old.