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REAR SPRINGS Volvo S60 · PARTS GUIDE

Volvo S60 Rear Springs: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

Genuinely worth knowing: Volvo's factory "Chassis Code" system can identify genuinely different spring rate variants for the same model — a more precise way to confirm fitment than trim level alone.

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A Part That Fails Quietly, Then Suddenly

On the Volvo S60, the typical failure pattern here is gradual sag over months, barely noticeable beyond a marginally lower stance, followed by a sudden break at the coil's end with an audible clunk. If one rear corner appears to be sitting lower than the other, that's worth investigating.

Genuinely worth knowing: Volvo's product plate carries a "Chassis Code" that can identify a specific spring rate variant fitted at the factory — worth checking this directly rather than assuming from trim or engine size alone.
Before you buy: chassis code and drivetrain (2WD/AWD) both affect spring rate and fitment. Always confirm against your VIN and product plate before ordering.
Volvo S60 Rear Springs reference plate

Volvo S60 Rear Springs: OEM Part Number

Accuracy note: genuinely worth knowing: rear springs are sold in left/right pairs matched to a specific rate marking — confirm the marking on your existing spring, or your chassis code, rather than assuming from trim alone.
2WD, standard rateGenuinely a different spring from the AWD version below — confirm drivetrain before ordering
AWDA genuinely different spring from the 2WD version, reflecting the different rear axle layout

Fitting the Volvo S60's rear springs one at a time tends to backfire: pairing a fresh spring with a sagged original on the other side leaves the car sitting unevenly and biases handling to one side.

Volvo S60 Rear Springs: What It Does

The Volvo S60's rear coil spring carries the weight of the car's back end and takes the first hit from any bump, working alongside — not instead of — the shock absorber. Once it sags or breaks, expect a lower ride height, possible headlight aim issues, and in severe cases, an MOT failure.

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Volvo S60 Rear Springs: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Rear Springs Guide for symptoms of a failing spring, confirming fitment against your VIN, and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.

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The same part, covered across other Volvo models.