V50 rear shock absorbers - where to get?

sthodgson · Mar 9th, 2019, 09:05

Hello,

The rear shocks on my 06 v50 2.0d are worn and need replacing.

Can anyone recommend the best place to get genuine Volvo replacements? I’ve looked but can’t seem to find anywhere.

Or, should I just fit some cheaper 3rd party shocks? Any recommendations on what I could use?

Many thanks,
Sam.

Montana · Mar 9th, 2019, 15:04

Try ECP/CP4L

iainmd · Mar 10th, 2019, 18:41

I used KYB shocks from Euro Car Parts. Very reasonable and happy with the quality.

sthodgson · Mar 14th, 2019, 20:06

Thanks for the replies. Are they really about £75 quid each? Seems a lot.

iainmd · Mar 15th, 2019, 07:02

I just went to ecp website and KYB are £41 each with the current discount code of PAT75.

sthodgson · Mar 15th, 2019, 07:43

Thanks. I’ll look a bit harder!

domhart10 · Mar 15th, 2019, 11:23

as I read this post I literally just downloaded an app called AutoDoc, havent purchased anything off it yet but looks incredible with some pretty good prices. Just looking at shocks now and they are about £19.18 to 28/30£ with a whole variety of makes.

As I said I have never used them yet but will probably try them out soonish I think.

rowdy · Mar 16th, 2019, 17:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by domhart10

as I read this post I literally just downloaded an app called AutoDoc, havent purchased anything off it yet but looks incredible with some pretty good prices. Just looking at shocks now and they are about £19.18 to 28/30£ with a whole variety of makes.

As I said I have never used them yet but will probably try them out soonish I think.

I bought shocks from buycarparts.co.uk which I think is part of autodoc.
Good prices but delivery took a couple of weeks as they came from Germany.

Petey80 · Mar 18th, 2019, 15:51

If you're in no rush I can recommend Autodoc.

Recently purchased some Bilstein B6 shocks for my V50.

Took about 7-10 days to arrive as they ship from Germany.

They were cheaper than direct from the manufacturer.

Meyle also do shocks, here's a link to their parts catalogue - https://www.meyle.com/en/service-cen...ine-catalogue/

emy · Mar 19th, 2019, 17:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petey80

If you're in no rush I can recommend Autodoc.

Recently purchased some Bilstein B6 shocks for my V50.

Took about 7-10 days to arrive as they ship from Germany.

They were cheaper than direct from the manufacturer.

Meyle also do shocks, here's a link to their parts catalogue - https://www.meyle.com/en/service-cen...ine-catalogue/

Quite expensive. I have got Japko MJ00540 for £6, (Amazon, now the price went up to £45) fitted and works great. The original shock looks almost new, but once compressed it does not extend/return on its own, I have to pull it a bit, although has a lot of resistance in it.

Mar 9th, 2019, 09:05	#1
sthodgson Junior Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2024 20:23 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sutton	V50 rear shock absorbers - where to get? Hello, The rear shocks on my 06 v50 2.0d are worn and need replacing. Can anyone recommend the best place to get genuine Volvo replacements? I’ve looked but can’t seem to find anywhere. Or, should I just fit some cheaper 3rd party shocks? Any recommendations on what I could use? Many thanks, Sam.

Mar 9th, 2019, 15:04	#2
Montana Master Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 20:04 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Accrington	Try ECP/CP4L __________________ 2007 XC70 SE Lux D5 https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=305815 Previous: 2006 XC90 D5 , 2008 V50 2.0D

Mar 10th, 2019, 18:41	#3
iainmd Member Last Online: Today 12:13 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	I used KYB shocks from Euro Car Parts. Very reasonable and happy with the quality. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Mar 15th, 2019, 07:02	#5
iainmd Member Last Online: Today 12:13 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	I just went to ecp website and KYB are £41 each with the current discount code of PAT75. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

Mar 15th, 2019, 11:23	#7
domhart10 Volvo S40 Last Online: Today 14:09 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Chichester	as I read this post I literally just downloaded an app called AutoDoc, havent purchased anything off it yet but looks incredible with some pretty good prices. Just looking at shocks now and they are about £19.18 to 28/30£ with a whole variety of makes. As I said I have never used them yet but will probably try them out soonish I think. __________________ ----------------------------------------- Current: 2009 Volvo S40 T5 Progress Thread: https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=271945 Previous Volvo: 2008 S40 SE Lux R Design 2.0D

Mar 14th, 2019, 20:06	#4
sthodgson Junior Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2024 20:23 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sutton	Thanks for the replies. Are they really about £75 quid each? Seems a lot.

Mar 15th, 2019, 07:43	#6
sthodgson Junior Member Last Online: Mar 26th, 2024 20:23 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sutton	Thanks. I’ll look a bit harder!

Mar 18th, 2019, 15:51	#9
Petey80 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 21:03 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North East, Teesside	If you're in no rush I can recommend Autodoc. Recently purchased some Bilstein B6 shocks for my V50. Took about 7-10 days to arrive as they ship from Germany. They were cheaper than direct from the manufacturer. Meyle also do shocks, here's a link to their parts catalogue - https://www.meyle.com/en/service-cen...ine-catalogue/ __________________ Thread V40 T2 R-Design - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...56#post2901756 Thread V50 D2 R-Design - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=264890 - CRASHED

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