V70 AWD Transmission: - Transmission Noise

october37 · Nov 29th, 2015, 13:39

I have a constant what seems to be a transmission whine on my 06 XC70se D5 Geartronic. It starts iro 40mph and gets louder as the speed increases. I only seemed to notice it after the last Volvo service when I had front steering bushes plus discs & pads replaced, plus a new set of Pirelli Scorpion tyres fitted. I have had the steering geometry checked and its ok. The noise gets louder with rear seat passengers in the car. Anyone any ideas before I spend another fortune getting my Volvo Stealer to check the car?

2006 XC70se D5 Geartronic

4candles · Nov 29th, 2015, 13:42

Sounds like it may be a rear wheel bearing gone.
I notice in the history file of my own that it had a rear bearing replaced this July @ around 60k, thankfully before i bought it.
Not cheap @ £145 plus the Vodka and Tonic for the part, and also plus fitting! (around 1.5 hrs probably)
AWD rear bearings won't be as long lived as non AWD ones.
Much cheaper parts available than Volvo of course, should you choose....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CONTINENTA...#ht_3426wt_857, although it may not be this that you are experiencing, could be a prop bearing, or rear diff!

It needs booked in really for diagnosis, but i'd avoid Volvo dealer if at all possible, try an Indy...or a local.

ps. i have the Pirelli's and they aint the quietest at 72db. (outside)

john493 · Dec 1st, 2015, 19:01

If it's a wheel bearing, the noise may well change when you're on a bend.

Nov 29th, 2015, 13:39	#1
october37 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2023 13:24 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Whitehaven	Transmission Noise I have a constant what seems to be a transmission whine on my 06 XC70se D5 Geartronic. It starts iro 40mph and gets louder as the speed increases. I only seemed to notice it after the last Volvo service when I had front steering bushes plus discs & pads replaced, plus a new set of Pirelli Scorpion tyres fitted. I have had the steering geometry checked and its ok. The noise gets louder with rear seat passengers in the car. Anyone any ideas before I spend another fortune getting my Volvo Stealer to check the car? 2006 XC70se D5 Geartronic

Nov 29th, 2015, 13:42	#2
4candles I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 19th, 2016 19:57 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yondershire	Sounds like it may be a rear wheel bearing gone. I notice in the history file of my own that it had a rear bearing replaced this July @ around 60k, thankfully before i bought it. Not cheap @ £145 plus the Vodka and Tonic for the part, and also plus fitting! (around 1.5 hrs probably) AWD rear bearings won't be as long lived as non AWD ones. Much cheaper parts available than Volvo of course, should you choose....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CONTINENTA...#ht_3426wt_857, although it may not be this that you are experiencing, could be a prop bearing, or rear diff! It needs booked in really for diagnosis, but i'd avoid Volvo dealer if at all possible, try an Indy...or a local. ps. i have the Pirelli's and they aint the quietest at 72db. (outside) Last edited by 4candles; Nov 29th, 2015 at 14:51.

Dec 1st, 2015, 19:01	#3
john493 Spannering since birth Last Online: Apr 27th, 2024 21:26 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Oxon	If it's a wheel bearing, the noise may well change when you're on a bend. __________________ V70 D5 eu4 manual M66 2006 > XC90 brake conversion, stage 2 VDASH remap. BMW R1200GS BMW R1100GS (GS Addict)

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