Wheel Bearing Failure at 48K miles?

wandererz · Jul 2nd, 2012, 21:50

It seems that my front passenger side wheel bearing needs replacing with 48,000 miles on the clock.

It seems a common volvo problem from what i've seen. Has anyone managed to get this covered or part-covered by volvo?

Bendolfc · Jul 3rd, 2012, 00:22

Very common unfortunately.

Ninja59 · Jul 3rd, 2012, 08:11

Not sure but it is worth a bash, do not try you do not get anything...

iainmd · Jul 3rd, 2012, 09:07

It is indeed. One of mine went at 32k miles and 3yrs and 2 months. Luckily because I vought the car when it was 15 months old and Volvo supplied a 2 yr warranty (remainder of 3yr warranty plus a few months of Volvo Warranty Services to make up the difference) they paid out under the extended part.

The work wasn't carried out at a Volvo dealer either, they just sent me a cheque.

Are you in any such cover period? If not, I'd be surpised if they pay out but as others have said, if you don't ask you don't get.

Iain

MikeLB · Jul 29th, 2012, 09:49

Mine went at a similar mileage, well the first at about 55K and the second at 70K - Volvo paid half the cost of the second one without me even asking and even although it was outwith warranty - Dealer said it was automatic.

The new ones must be better designed as they've done nearly 80,000 miles without problem

Jul 2nd, 2012, 21:50	#1
wandererz Junior Member Last Online: May 9th, 2013 12:59 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dublin	Wheel Bearing Failure at 48K miles? It seems that my front passenger side wheel bearing needs replacing with 48,000 miles on the clock. It seems a common volvo problem from what i've seen. Has anyone managed to get this covered or part-covered by volvo?

Jul 3rd, 2012, 09:07	#4
iainmd Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:13 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	It is indeed. One of mine went at 32k miles and 3yrs and 2 months. Luckily because I vought the car when it was 15 months old and Volvo supplied a 2 yr warranty (remainder of 3yr warranty plus a few months of Volvo Warranty Services to make up the difference) they paid out under the extended part. The work wasn't carried out at a Volvo dealer either, they just sent me a cheque. Are you in any such cover period? If not, I'd be surpised if they pay out but as others have said, if you don't ask you don't get. Iain __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Jul 3rd, 2012, 00:22	#2
Bendolfc Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:51 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Liverpool	Very common unfortunately.

Jul 3rd, 2012, 08:11	#3
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	Not sure but it is worth a bash, do not try you do not get anything...

Jul 29th, 2012, 09:49	#5
MikeLB Junior Member Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2012 10:52 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inverness	Mine went at a similar mileage, well the first at about 55K and the second at 70K - Volvo paid half the cost of the second one without me even asking and even although it was outwith warranty - Dealer said it was automatic. The new ones must be better designed as they've done nearly 80,000 miles without problem

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