Hello everyone, in case anyone is interested I've got an update.
I bought the Volvo bracket with the part number 30681626. It does fit an XC70.
It should have been a straightforward fit. Mine was a bit of a PITA because where the old arms had been welded on there was still a bit of the old weld left which prevented the clamp fitting in the correct location.
In the end I took it to a local garage who put it on a ramp and ground the old weld off to allow the clamp to fit.
I've driven the car since and the missing bracket wasn't the source of the noise unfortunately.
After fitting the bracket the garage had a look at the car, they thought the noise wasn't a wheel bearing or the differential as I had been dreading. Instead they think it's tyre noise. I'm due some new tyres so I'll get these fitted and see if that cures it.
I've realised I've put this thread in the wrong section. Is it possible to get it moved to the earlier XC70 section? I couldn't see how to contact a moderator.
Many thanks
George
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