Water sloshing round in floor of my XC60

Mikedavies1969 · Feb 15th, 2018, 18:11

Recently, I have noticed a sloshing sound of water in the floor of my 2009 XC60.

Sounds like the water is in the rear of the car... Over my left shoulder... Running between the boot and the rear passenger footwell.

I've had a look on the Internet to see if there are any drain plugs that I can remove to allow the water to escape... However I can't find anything.

Is anyone able to help me get the water out of the car?

Peter86 · Feb 15th, 2018, 21:54

I sometimes notice a similar sound in my v70 but its only when the fuel tank is at about 3/4 full or just over.

skippyfox · Feb 15th, 2018, 22:14

Are you sure it's water sloshing around? Has the car been stood in deep water recently? If water has got in to any cavities then it should find it's way out sooner or later. Maybe like Peter86 says you might be hearing fuel in the tank, but even that is a long shot. The only car I've owned that did that was a Nissan 300ZX short wheelbase, where the fuel tank was directly behind the driver/passenger seats, and that was with a fairly low tank of fuel. P.S. Peter hope you got the fuel filter seal sorted and had a good trip home from the Stafford meet. .. Steve white xc70.

blueblock · Feb 16th, 2018, 00:43

I've had a couple of cars (including my current Seat) that slosh when the fuel tank is over 3/4 full - quite disconcerting the first time you hear it. I'd imagine that it would have had to have been exposed to some fairly extraordinary conditions to actually have water sloshing around somewhere.

Mikedavies1969 · Feb 16th, 2018, 07:44

Thanks guys.... But I've owned the car for over a year and it's only now that we've noticed the sloshing sound. Don't think it's the fuel in the tank. The car doesn't sit in deep water... But we've had some really wet weather over the last few weeks... With particularly heavy rain.

skippyfox · Feb 16th, 2018, 08:29

Just another thought, is the tail gate seal ok. water may have got into the spare wheel well.

Sir James · Feb 16th, 2018, 10:30

Water pipe to rear screen washer is always a popular culprit.

Dippydog · Feb 16th, 2018, 19:44

As skippyfox says it's more likely to be in something like the spare wheel well,if it were in the passenger cell and you can hear it sloshing about you'd more than likely be ankle deep in water as the sound deadening below the carpet can absorb gallons of the stuff before you'd hear any sloshing!However try pressing your foot or hand on the carpet and see if any water oozes out.Areas to check for leaks include roof mount ariel[if it has one]if it has roof bars check where they mount,boot lid seal and rear light openings.I've also known some vehicles leak below the filler strip[don't know the technical name for this but it's the bit where the roof rails mount if you know what I mean]that covers where the roof panel joins the sides of the car.

simonjedrake · Feb 16th, 2018, 21:27

Mike
This is a known issue when the windscreen bonding fails allowing water ingress.
This link on the XC60 forum https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...=239333&page=7 will give you all the info you need.
Hope it helps.

Mikedavies1969 · Feb 16th, 2018, 21:36

LATEST UPDATE....

The carpet in the rear passenger footwear is wet. Still not sure where the water is coming from.... But at least I now know I'm not going mad and I have been hearing water. Thanks for the responses guys... Will check out the boot seals tomorrow.

Feb 15th, 2018, 18:11	#1
Mikedavies1969 New Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2018 13:58 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Swansea	Water sloshing round in floor of my XC60 Recently, I have noticed a sloshing sound of water in the floor of my 2009 XC60. Sounds like the water is in the rear of the car... Over my left shoulder... Running between the boot and the rear passenger footwell. I've had a look on the Internet to see if there are any drain plugs that I can remove to allow the water to escape... However I can't find anything. Is anyone able to help me get the water out of the car?

Feb 15th, 2018, 21:54	#2
Peter86 Pete Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 22:21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: North West	I sometimes notice a similar sound in my v70 but its only when the fuel tank is at about 3/4 full or just over. __________________ 2003 V70 D5 [163] SE - Sold at 188,000 miles. 2011 V70 D5 [215] Rdesign - currently owned.

Feb 16th, 2018, 00:43	#4
blueblock Junior Member Last Online: Mar 9th, 2019 14:49 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Sheffield	I've had a couple of cars (including my current Seat) that slosh when the fuel tank is over 3/4 full - quite disconcerting the first time you hear it. I'd imagine that it would have had to have been exposed to some fairly extraordinary conditions to actually have water sloshing around somewhere. __________________ Ed 1993 240 SE Estate 2001 V70 SE 2.4 170

Feb 16th, 2018, 21:27	#9
simonjedrake Premier Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 19:12 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shrewsbury	Known Issue Mike This is a known issue when the windscreen bonding fails allowing water ingress. This link on the XC60 forum https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...=239333&page=7 will give you all the info you need. Hope it helps. __________________ XC60 T5 AWD Inscription Pro (MY19). Electric Silver. Xenium & Intellisafe Packs, HUD, HK Sound, Heated Rear Seats, 4 Zone Climate, Towbar, Exterior Styling Kit, Apple CarPlay, Polestar

Feb 15th, 2018, 22:14	#3
skippyfox VOC Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2022 15:52 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: rossendale lancs	Are you sure it's water sloshing around? Has the car been stood in deep water recently? If water has got in to any cavities then it should find it's way out sooner or later. Maybe like Peter86 says you might be hearing fuel in the tank, but even that is a long shot. The only car I've owned that did that was a Nissan 300ZX short wheelbase, where the fuel tank was directly behind the driver/passenger seats, and that was with a fairly low tank of fuel. P.S. Peter hope you got the fuel filter seal sorted and had a good trip home from the Stafford meet. .. Steve white xc70.

Feb 16th, 2018, 07:44	#5
Mikedavies1969 New Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2018 13:58 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Swansea	Thanks guys.... But I've owned the car for over a year and it's only now that we've noticed the sloshing sound. Don't think it's the fuel in the tank. The car doesn't sit in deep water... But we've had some really wet weather over the last few weeks... With particularly heavy rain.

Feb 16th, 2018, 08:29	#6
skippyfox VOC Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2022 15:52 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: rossendale lancs	Just another thought, is the tail gate seal ok. water may have got into the spare wheel well.

Feb 16th, 2018, 10:30	#7
Sir James I've Been Banned Last Online: Feb 23rd, 2018 18:30 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Wessex	Water pipe to rear screen washer is always a popular culprit.

Feb 16th, 2018, 19:44	#8
Dippydog Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:24 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: S****horpe	As skippyfox says it's more likely to be in something like the spare wheel well,if it were in the passenger cell and you can hear it sloshing about you'd more than likely be ankle deep in water as the sound deadening below the carpet can absorb gallons of the stuff before you'd hear any sloshing!However try pressing your foot or hand on the carpet and see if any water oozes out.Areas to check for leaks include roof mount ariel[if it has one]if it has roof bars check where they mount,boot lid seal and rear light openings.I've also known some vehicles leak below the filler strip[don't know the technical name for this but it's the bit where the roof rails mount if you know what I mean]that covers where the roof panel joins the sides of the car.

Feb 16th, 2018, 21:36	#10
Mikedavies1969 New Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2018 13:58 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Swansea	LATEST UPDATE.... The carpet in the rear passenger footwear is wet. Still not sure where the water is coming from.... But at least I now know I'm not going mad and I have been hearing water. Thanks for the responses guys... Will check out the boot seals tomorrow.

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