V60, rattling from rear interior

V60white · Mar 26th, 2024, 17:04

Been getting a rattle, more of a plastic type clunk from the nearside rear, interior I think.

It's a 2013 V60 on which I am gradually eliminating problems with the car and in the scheme of things this a a small thing but annoying just the same !!

The interior panels don't seem that well installed with some movement in most sections but this afternoon I discovered that the lower panels on the inside of the hatch seem to rattle a lot..this might be the problem.
Are the interior panels in general a bit slack on modern Volvos? The last Volvo I had was a 360GLT (240 before that !!)
Very plasticky stuff but presumably attached with some sort of clips...do they deteriorate with age ??
Worth pulling off, hopefully without breaking, as said plasticky, bits???

V60white · Today, 15:46

Still no further on with this, there seems to be an increased amount of noise now so I am wondering if the rear top shock mounts have gone or the shock itself / or both.
The interior panels seem to be solid despite the flimsy construction.

The shocks look to be just a bottom bolt and two mount bolts up top, are the units easy to remove for testing ?

Is it just worth replacing them anyway ? Car on 133k now and they look to be original.

I would just use aftermarket parts so any recommendations would be appreciated.

Kev0607 · Today, 16:02

Rear shocks are a doddle to replace. At 133k, its likely they'll be worn anyway. Being honest, the same applies to the front. If you've got no record of them ever being replaced, its likely they could be original too.

If going aftermarket, go with Bilstein, Sachs or KYB. Use good quality mounts too.

Parts for Volvo is a good place to use. Just put your model/model year in, go to suspension and view what they have to offer. Last time I checked, they did a kit (front and rear shocks) for £221 (Bilstein B4's). Whether they still do it, I'm not sure. You have to buy the rear mounts separate, as well as the top mounts for the front (if you do them). The kit doesn't include those, nor does it include the springs.

Its up to you if you replace the springs though. If they aren't cracked, they can be reused.

Mar 26th, 2024, 17:04	#1
V60white Junior Member Last Online: Today 15:46 Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Lancs	V60, rattling from rear interior Been getting a rattle, more of a plastic type clunk from the nearside rear, interior I think. It's a 2013 V60 on which I am gradually eliminating problems with the car and in the scheme of things this a a small thing but annoying just the same !! The interior panels don't seem that well installed with some movement in most sections but this afternoon I discovered that the lower panels on the inside of the hatch seem to rattle a lot..this might be the problem. Are the interior panels in general a bit slack on modern Volvos? The last Volvo I had was a 360GLT (240 before that !!) Very plasticky stuff but presumably attached with some sort of clips...do they deteriorate with age ?? Worth pulling off, hopefully without breaking, as said plasticky, bits???

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Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:14 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Rear shocks are a doddle to replace. At 133k, its likely they'll be worn anyway. Being honest, the same applies to the front. If you've got no record of them ever being replaced, its likely they could be original too. If going aftermarket, go with Bilstein, Sachs or KYB. Use good quality mounts too. Parts for Volvo is a good place to use. Just put your model/model year in, go to suspension and view what they have to offer. Last time I checked, they did a kit (front and rear shocks) for £221 (Bilstein B4's). Whether they still do it, I'm not sure. You have to buy the rear mounts separate, as well as the top mounts for the front (if you do them). The kit doesn't include those, nor does it include the springs. Its up to you if you replace the springs though. If they aren't cracked, they can be reused. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles Last edited by Kev0607; Today at 16:07.

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V60white Junior Member Last Online: Today 15:46 Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Lancs	Still no further on with this, there seems to be an increased amount of noise now so I am wondering if the rear top shock mounts have gone or the shock itself / or both. The interior panels seem to be solid despite the flimsy construction. The shocks look to be just a bottom bolt and two mount bolts up top, are the units easy to remove for testing ? Is it just worth replacing them anyway ? Car on 133k now and they look to be original. I would just use aftermarket parts so any recommendations would be appreciated.

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