General: - Failed MOT

apat · Oct 7th, 2009, 20:17

Hello,

I have an 04 S60 D5 60K miles which has just failed its MOT on excessive play in the steering track rod end nearside and wishbone mountings/bushes defective both sides. Are these standard problems and are they a diy fix? Also where do I get parts other than from the stealers?

Thanks

Bernard333 · Oct 7th, 2009, 23:44

Yes its all standard stuff for the age of the car but seems a bit early considering the low mileage , my v70 wishbones needed replacing at about 115k miles , used QH as they were cheap and still happy with them at 135k but just after I found that Volvo had complete wishbones on special offer for not much more than the QH . Track rod ends also cheap enough , you can do the whole lot yourself although you may need to pay to have the tracking checked , would recommend using Volvo parts as some of the cheap ball joints use poor quality rubber shrouds which perish within 12 months whereas the Volvo rubber will last .

tenpastnine · Oct 8th, 2009, 00:41

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Originally Posted by apat

Also where do I get parts other than from the stealers

Might be able to find all the parts you need on ebay, make sure there new of corse and make sure you not paying such high P&P that you may aswell had gone to a dealer.

GMcL · Oct 8th, 2009, 20:19

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Originally Posted by apat

Hello,

I have an 04 S60 D5 60K miles which has just failed its MOT on excessive play in the steering track rod end nearside and wishbone mountings/bushes defective both sides. Are these standard problems and are they a diy fix? Also where do I get parts other than from the stealers?

Thanks

Was the MOT done by a Volvo speclialist or any old MOT place ?

The reason I ask is because those bottom wishbones have a load of play in them out of the factory. Have you had a look at them yourself ?

apat · Oct 8th, 2009, 21:04

MOT was done in N. Ireland which is a fairly thorough examination. However I checked the wishbone bush on the driver side and the rubber has all but disappeared. I can't see any movement in the track rod probably because I'm not putting enough force behind it! Why would the bushens in the wishbone need replacing at only 60K miles if others last 100K? Do I replace the complete wishbone or bushen only?

apat · Oct 8th, 2009, 21:50

where do I get genuine parts cheaper rather than from volvo?

toolbah · Oct 8th, 2009, 21:53

Ive been quoted £60.09 inc vat from main dealer for wishbones for my S80!!!

It aint worth *issing about with replacing just the bushes for that price.

rippedoffagain · Oct 8th, 2009, 21:59

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Originally Posted by apat

where do I get genuine parts cheaper rather than from volvo?

I'm fairly sure there's a chap on here that might be able to help. Rufe I think.

apat · Oct 9th, 2009, 19:49

Is it worth putting poly bushes in the wishbone? If so can any tell me some more about them? Are they easily fitted etc?

Steve-T5 · Oct 10th, 2009, 04:41

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Originally Posted by apat

Why would the bushens in the wishbone need replacing at only 60K miles if others last 100K? Do I replace the complete wishbone or bushen only?

Perhaps a previous owner kicked it's **** in on the bends etc and wore them out quicker

Oct 7th, 2009, 20:17	#1
apat Junior Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2009 22:39 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Belfast	Failed MOT Hello, I have an 04 S60 D5 60K miles which has just failed its MOT on excessive play in the steering track rod end nearside and wishbone mountings/bushes defective both sides. Are these standard problems and are they a diy fix? Also where do I get parts other than from the stealers? Thanks

Oct 8th, 2009, 21:53	#7
toolbah Master Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2017 23:25 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Durham	Ive been quoted £60.09 inc vat from main dealer for wishbones for my S80!!! It aint worth *issing about with replacing just the bushes for that price. __________________ You missed a bit love. Now rub harder!!

Oct 7th, 2009, 23:44	#2
Bernard333 Premier Member Last Online: Oct 20th, 2021 11:41 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ramelton	Yes its all standard stuff for the age of the car but seems a bit early considering the low mileage , my v70 wishbones needed replacing at about 115k miles , used QH as they were cheap and still happy with them at 135k but just after I found that Volvo had complete wishbones on special offer for not much more than the QH . Track rod ends also cheap enough , you can do the whole lot yourself although you may need to pay to have the tracking checked , would recommend using Volvo parts as some of the cheap ball joints use poor quality rubber shrouds which perish within 12 months whereas the Volvo rubber will last .

Oct 8th, 2009, 21:04	#5
apat Junior Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2009 22:39 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Belfast	MOT was done in N. Ireland which is a fairly thorough examination. However I checked the wishbone bush on the driver side and the rubber has all but disappeared. I can't see any movement in the track rod probably because I'm not putting enough force behind it! Why would the bushens in the wishbone need replacing at only 60K miles if others last 100K? Do I replace the complete wishbone or bushen only?

Oct 8th, 2009, 21:50	#6
apat Junior Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2009 22:39 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Belfast	where do I get genuine parts cheaper rather than from volvo?

Oct 9th, 2009, 19:49	#9
apat Junior Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2009 22:39 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Belfast	Is it worth putting poly bushes in the wishbone? If so can any tell me some more about them? Are they easily fitted etc?

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