Volvo V40 Front Suspension Strut: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

On the V40, a strut top mount replaced as a last resort, despite looking perfectly fine, has genuinely cured stubborn noises on related models.

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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — front struts (aftermarket) Bilstein 22-249098 / Sachs 317 456

Accuracy note: Covers the Volvo V40 (2012-2019) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Front struts, lower arms and top mounts are sold by side and by suspension spec — standard, sport / lowered (S line, M Sport, R-Line, ST-Line etc.), heavy-duty and adaptive / electronic damping all use different part numbers, and some makers split by engine or front axle load. The references below are UK aftermarket catalogue listings for this generation, labelled by brand; genuine numbers are shown only where a listing quotes one. Confirm the fit against your VIN, and replace struts and top mounts in pairs.

Front strut / shock absorber (aftermarket)	Bilstein 22-249098 (left) and 22-249104 (right) (B4 OE replacement, twin-tube gas); Bilstein 35-245360 (left) and 35-245377 (right) (B8 Performance Plus upside-down mono-tube); Sachs 317 456 (left, ST30/20X) and 317 458 (left); Magnum AGV043MT (left) and AGV044MT (right)
Front lower arm / wishbone (aftermarket)	LH Delphi TC3406 (ball joint), Vaico V95-0365 (ball joint), Ridex 273C1395 (ball joint, hydro mount, 21 mm cone); RH Delphi TC3407 (ball joint), Vaico V95-0364 (ball joint)
Top mount / strut bearing (aftermarket)	Lemförder 42187 01 (no ball bearing, two per axle); Sachs 803 290 (two per axle); Sachs 801 041 (two per axle); febi 30841 (angular ball bearing); Meyle 714 641 0011 (ball bearing); SNR KB652.13 (ball bearing)
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	Lemförder 42187 01 and Sachs 803 290 (top mounts) 2034127, BV61-3K155-C2B; Vaico V25-0857 (top mount) 1 824 950; Sachs 801 041 and Lemförder 34077 01 (top mounts) long list starting 1223835, 1250820
Fitment notes	Standard B4 and Sachs struts with a B8 uprated option

Volvo V40 Front Suspension Strut: The System That Quietly Does All the Work

On the Volvo V40, these components absorb every pothole, bump and cornering force before any of it reaches the cabin, which is why deterioration here rarely announces itself with one obvious symptom. Working through it methodically finds the actual cause faster than guessing ever will.

Before you buy: suspension components vary by trim, engine weight and whether your car has the standard or sport-tuned setup. Always confirm against your VIN before ordering.

Volvo V40 Front Suspension Strut: What It Does

The Volvo V40's front strut does two jobs in one unit — damping the suspension's movement and providing the coil spring's mounting point. Wear here shows up as excessive bounce after bumps rather than a quick settle, and left long enough, uneven tyre wear tends to follow.

Volvo V40 Front Suspension Strut: Watch: Replacing It

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A Genuinely Useful Piece of Context Worth Knowing About Persistent Knocks — Volvo V40 Front Suspension

If you've had the strut top mounts inspected and they look completely fine, this is genuinely worth knowing: documented cases on related Volvo models describe a strut top mount replaced as a last resort, despite looking perfectly fine once removed, fully curing a persistent noise.

A genuinely useful diagnostic point worth knowing: a persistent clunk surviving a tie rod replacement and full alignment has, in documented cases, been traced to a front engine mount rather than the suspension itself.

It's also worth knowing it's genuinely worth getting a second opinion if a straightforward noise complaint results in a disproportionately large list of recommended replacements.

Volvo V40 Front Suspension Strut: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Front Suspension Strut Guide for symptoms of worn bushings and ball joints, confirming fitment against your VIN, and rubber vs polyurethane guidance.

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