Change Car Shock Absorbers Volvo V70/XC70

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h30–3h30 ~250–350£
Estimated time 2h30–3h30
Estimated labour cost ~250–350£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
V70/XC70 2000-2008 15
  • 2.0 Turbo Petrol (B5204T5)
  • 2.4 Bi-Fuel (CNG) CNG,Petrol (B5244SG)
  • 2.4 Bi-Fuel (LPG) LPG,Petrol (B5244SG2)
  • 2.4 Petrol (B5244S)
  • 2.4 Petrol (B5244S2)
  • 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T2)
  • 2.4 Turbo Petrol (B5244T3)
  • 2.5 20V R Petrol (B5254T4)
  • 2.5 20V Turbo Petrol (B5254T2)
  • 2.5 Turbo D Diesel (D5252T)
  • D5 (2.4 Turbo D) Diesel (D5244T)
  • D5 (2.4 Turbo D) Diesel (D5244T4)
  • D5 (2.4 Turbo D) Diesel (D5244T5)
  • T5 (2.3 Turbo) Petrol (B5234T3)
  • T5 (2.4 Turbo) Petrol (B5244T5)
V70/XC70 2008-2016 38
  • 2.0 10V Turbo Petrol (B4204T6)
  • 2.0 16V D Diesel (D4204T)
  • 2.0 16V Flexifuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (B4204S4)
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (B4204S3)
  • 2.0 20V Turbo Bi-Fuel CNG,Petrol (B5204T9)
  • 2.4 Trubo D Diesel (D5244T16)
  • 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T14)
  • 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T19)
  • 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T5)
  • 2.5 Turbo Flexifuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (B5254T11)
  • 2.5 Turbo Flexifuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (B5254T8)
  • 2.5 Turbo Petrol (B5254T10)
  • 2.5 Turbo Petrol (B5254T6)
  • 3.2 Petrol (B6324S)
  • 3.2 Petrol (B6324S5)
  • D2 Diesel (D4204T20)
  • D2 DRIVe (1.6 Turbo D) Diesel (D4164T)
  • D3 / D4 Diesel (D5204T3)
  • D3 Diesel (D4204T9)
  • D3 Diesel (D5204T2)
  • D3 Diesel (D5204T7)
  • D4 Diesel (D4204T5)
  • D4 Diesel (D5244T12)
  • D4 Diesel (D5244T17)
  • D5 AWD Diesel (D5244T20)
  • D5 Diesel (D5244T10)
  • D5 Diesel (D5244T11)
  • D5 Diesel (D5244T15)
  • D5 Diesel (D5244T4)
  • DRIVe Diesel (D4162T)
  • T4 Flexifuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (B4164T2)
  • T4 Petrol (B4164T)
  • T4 Petrol (B4204T19)
  • T5 Petrol (B4204T11)
  • T5 Petrol (B4204T7)
  • T5 Petrol (B5254T12)
  • T6 Petrol (B6304T2)
  • T6 Petrol (B6304T4)
Renew both front shock absorbers 2h30–3h30
Renew both rear shock absorbers Front-wheel drive 1h30
Renew both rear shock absorbers 4WD 3h00
Renew both rear shock absorbers 0h45

What is the function of Volvo V70/XC70 shock absorbers?

The shock absorber controls the relative movement between the wheel and the vehicle body. This control is essential for good road holding, preventing loss of grip between the tyres and the road surface, and ensuring passenger comfort.

When should you change the Volvo V70/XC70 shock absorbers?

Shock absorber wear is gradual. Warning symptoms include: vehicle sensitive to crosswinds, increased braking distance, difficulty maintaining trajectory in curves, vehicle bouncing excessively over bumps, uneven tyre wear. Replace between 80,000 and 150,000 km. Always replace in pairs.

Is it difficult to change Volvo V70/XC70 shock absorbers?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (spring compressors for McPherson struts, torque wrench). A wheel alignment is recommended after the work.

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2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
V70/XC70 2000-2008 2000-2008 2.0 Turbo Petrol (B5204T5), 2.4 Bi-Fuel (CNG) CNG,Petrol (B5244SG), 2.4 Bi-Fuel (LPG) LPG,Petrol (B5244SG2), 2.4 Petrol (B5244S), 2.4 Petrol (B5244S2), 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T2), 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T3), 2.4 Turbo Petrol (B5244T2), 2.4 Turbo Petrol (B5244T3), 2.5 20V R P… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
V70/XC70 2008-2016 2008-2016 2.0 10V Turbo Petrol (B4204T6), 2.0 16V D Diesel (D4204T), 2.0 16V Flexifuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (B4204S4), 2.0 16V Petrol (B4204S3), 2.0 20V Turbo Bi-Fuel CNG,Petrol (B5204T9), 2.4 Trubo D Diesel (D5244T16), 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T14), 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T19), 2.4 … Bioethanol (E85), CNG, Diesel, Petrol

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