Wheels/Tyres: - Noisy at the back at over 40mph

Jamiebartlett75 · Apr 14th, 2012, 23:21

I have just bought an 06 xc90 with 130k. It has anew set of tyres and full Volvo service history. However at speed it is very noisy at the back of the vehicle.

It isn't a knocking sound or high pitched. Almost sounds like rubbing? It has the same noise in neutral at higher speed. Any ideas?

ianu · Apr 15th, 2012, 09:12

Could be wheel bearings ? Does the pitch change if you gently lean the weight of the car to the left or right whilst moving ?

doc4246 · Apr 15th, 2012, 17:17

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Originally Posted by Jamiebartlett75

I have just bought an 06 xc90 with 130k. It has anew set of tyres and full Volvo service history. However at speed it is very noisy at the back of the vehicle.

It isn't a knocking sound or high pitched. Almost sounds like rubbing? It has the same noise in neutral at higher speed. Any ideas?

With that sort of mileage on a 06 XC90 - coud be anything...unless you're a fully trained professional mechanic with experience on this model Volvo...while you can go get your money back...otherwise I'd question the "full Volvo service history" go to the delaer concerned and find out why it wasn't picked up...you're looking at a lot of money to fix - whether its the drivetrain, suspension, brakes...anything...and a lot of time to repair...seriously get out of it if you can...and good luck, you'll need it!!!

asahartz · Apr 15th, 2012, 20:42

Almost certainly a wheel bearing. These are not cheap but perfectly possible DIY - my son did mine as I hadn't time.

It may be just one side or both. Jack the rear of the car up, chock front wheels, put the selector in Neutral and spin the wheel. If the bearing has gone you'll hear it.

There is a thread on here somewhere detailing how to replace them.

Jamiebartlett75 · Apr 15th, 2012, 21:32

Thanks for the advice. I will take it to Keillor fit as they changed all four tyres in January and get the to check the tyres. Whilst it is jacked up I will check the wheels for play.

Hopefully it is just a bearing. I won't take it to a main dealer. From what I am reading they don't seem very reliable. A bearing is a bearing after all.

Chris200 · Apr 15th, 2012, 23:30

What make and type are the rear tyres ?

Jamiebartlett75 · Apr 17th, 2012, 17:43

Chris, the tyres are Continental Cross contact

Apr 14th, 2012, 23:21	#1
Jamiebartlett75 New Member Last Online: Sep 10th, 2012 22:28 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London	Noisy at the back at over 40mph I have just bought an 06 xc90 with 130k. It has anew set of tyres and full Volvo service history. However at speed it is very noisy at the back of the vehicle. It isn't a knocking sound or high pitched. Almost sounds like rubbing? It has the same noise in neutral at higher speed. Any ideas?

Apr 15th, 2012, 09:12	#2
ianu Premier Member Last Online: May 28th, 2024 21:42 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bicester View Photos By: ianu	Could be wheel bearings ? Does the pitch change if you gently lean the weight of the car to the left or right whilst moving ?

Apr 15th, 2012, 20:42	#4
asahartz New Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2013 17:51 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mansfield	Almost certainly a wheel bearing. These are not cheap but perfectly possible DIY - my son did mine as I hadn't time. It may be just one side or both. Jack the rear of the car up, chock front wheels, put the selector in Neutral and spin the wheel. If the bearing has gone you'll hear it. There is a thread on here somewhere detailing how to replace them.

Apr 15th, 2012, 21:32	#5
Jamiebartlett75 New Member Last Online: Sep 10th, 2012 22:28 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London	Thanks for the advice. I will take it to Keillor fit as they changed all four tyres in January and get the to check the tyres. Whilst it is jacked up I will check the wheels for play. Hopefully it is just a bearing. I won't take it to a main dealer. From what I am reading they don't seem very reliable. A bearing is a bearing after all.

Apr 15th, 2012, 23:30	#6
Chris200 Member Last Online: Feb 13th, 2021 09:36 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Merthyr Tydfil	What make and type are the rear tyres ?

Apr 17th, 2012, 17:43	#7
Jamiebartlett75 New Member Last Online: Sep 10th, 2012 22:28 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London	Chris, the tyres are Continental Cross contact

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