S40 Suspension Springs

qd50 · May 9th, 2011, 17:10

Having just discovered a broken front suspension spring on my S40, I'd be much obliged if someone could give me a few pointers as a cursory search has left me slightly baffled by spring colour codes etc. My VIN sticker seems to be laid out differently to examples posted on here, meaning I can't find the code that would designate the suspension type.

The car is a 2.0 Diesel, 54 plate. Anyone know a good place to get replacement springs (drawn a blank with GSF) and whether there is multiple variants for this model? Being front suspension, naturally I want to get it right!

ELO · Sep 3rd, 2015, 17:58

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Originally Posted by qd50

Having just discovered a broken front suspension spring on my S40, I'd be much obliged if someone could give me a few pointers as a cursory search has left me slightly baffled by spring colour codes etc. My VIN sticker seems to be laid out differently to examples posted on here, meaning I can't find the code that would designate the suspension type.

The car is a 2.0 Diesel, 54 plate. Anyone know a good place to get replacement springs (drawn a blank with GSF) and whether there is multiple variants for this model? Being front suspension, naturally I want to get it right!

Hey, how did you get on with this... I'm in the same position... F/N/S coil snapped on '05 V50 2.0 Sport and want to replace coil with right one... finding suspension code is as you say a challenge and all springs coming up in Reg plate based searches are for any V50???

ELO · Sep 3rd, 2015, 18:04

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Originally Posted by qd50

Having just discovered a broken front suspension spring on my S40, I'd be much obliged if someone could give me a few pointers as a cursory search has left me slightly baffled by spring colour codes etc. My VIN sticker seems to be laid out differently to examples posted on here, meaning I can't find the code that would designate the suspension type.

The car is a 2.0 Diesel, 54 plate. Anyone know a good place to get replacement springs (drawn a blank with GSF) and whether there is multiple variants for this model? Being front suspension, naturally I want to get it right!

Hey, how did you get on with this... I'm in the same position... F/N/S coil snapped on '05 V50 2.0 Sport and want to replace coil with right one... finding suspension code is as you say a challenge and all springs coming up in Reg plate based searches are for any V50???

Bungo · Sep 4th, 2015, 01:53

Had my S40 done but garage fitted them, don't know how they identified them, I just assumed there was one type for my model. don't know anything about colour codes

Welton · Sep 4th, 2015, 09:59

I think the best bet is to buy direct from a Volvo Dealer using your VIN. As far as I know the original purchaser of the car could specify different comfort options so the springs may not always be the same between two seemingly identical cars.

iainmd · Sep 4th, 2015, 11:01

Yep, I've done all 4 springs in the last 6 months and resorted to the dealer to source the parts in the end.

Wooders · Sep 4th, 2015, 18:08

I got mine here

http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...Path=2_160_862

It's generally good practice to replace a pair,as even if the same part number,years of use will alter the spring rate of an old spring.

julianps · Sep 6th, 2015, 08:33

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Originally Posted by V50 PSK

Hey, how did you get on with this... I'm in the same position... F/N/S coil snapped on '05 V50 2.0 Sport and want to replace coil with right one... finding suspension code is as you say a challenge and all springs coming up in Reg plate based searches are for any V50???

You can contact these guys, or call Ruff/Simon at FRF, Swansea, and quote code "C3" for VOC mail-order discount.

You'll need your reg#/VIN.

XcOM · Sep 6th, 2015, 09:11

As far as I was aware the springs are all the same, save for a few variations for models with extra weight or fancy things.

I am looking at replacing mine soon as my front drivers spring is starting to sag a little, it's not snapped but just feeling a little old and tired.

I have been looking at lowering spring and they all seem generic, barr the fact they sell them for the engine size.

Bungo · Sep 6th, 2015, 13:01

Had one broken front spring but replaced both and a strut.
Developed a squeak after changing, took it back and they fixed it. They would not say "exactly" what it was but as it didn't cost I got the feeling they hadn't set something up right. whether this is relevant to volvo suspension replacing I don't know, but thought I'd mention it.
I notice there is a torsion bar on these cars.

May 9th, 2011, 17:10	#1
qd50 New Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2013 16:51 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bristol	S40 Suspension Springs Having just discovered a broken front suspension spring on my S40, I'd be much obliged if someone could give me a few pointers as a cursory search has left me slightly baffled by spring colour codes etc. My VIN sticker seems to be laid out differently to examples posted on here, meaning I can't find the code that would designate the suspension type. The car is a 2.0 Diesel, 54 plate. Anyone know a good place to get replacement springs (drawn a blank with GSF) and whether there is multiple variants for this model? Being front suspension, naturally I want to get it right!

Sep 4th, 2015, 01:53	#4
Bungo Premier Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2020 23:25 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Midlands	Had my S40 done but garage fitted them, don't know how they identified them, I just assumed there was one type for my model. don't know anything about colour codes __________________ 2008 S40 2.0d R design auto powershift

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Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	I think the best bet is to buy direct from a Volvo Dealer using your VIN. As far as I know the original purchaser of the car could specify different comfort options so the springs may not always be the same between two seemingly identical cars. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

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iainmd Member Last Online: Today 15:54 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fife View Photos By: iainmd	Yep, I've done all 4 springs in the last 6 months and resorted to the dealer to source the parts in the end. __________________ Present: 2009 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe SE Past: 2004 Volvo S40 T5 SE

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XcOM Senior Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2024 19:05 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Mansfield	As far as I was aware the springs are all the same, save for a few variations for models with extra weight or fancy things. I am looking at replacing mine soon as my front drivers spring is starting to sag a little, it's not snapped but just feeling a little old and tired. I have been looking at lowering spring and they all seem generic, barr the fact they sell them for the engine size. __________________

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Wooders Member Last Online: May 13th, 2021 07:54 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cumbernauld	I got mine here http://www.partsforvolvosonline.com/...Path=2_160_862 It's generally good practice to replace a pair,as even if the same part number,years of use will alter the spring rate of an old spring.

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Bungo Premier Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2020 23:25 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Midlands	Had one broken front spring but replaced both and a strut. Developed a squeak after changing, took it back and they fixed it. They would not say "exactly" what it was but as it didn't cost I got the feeling they hadn't set something up right. whether this is relevant to volvo suspension replacing I don't know, but thought I'd mention it. I notice there is a torsion bar on these cars. __________________ 2008 S40 2.0d R design auto powershift

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