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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER Volvo V40 · PARTS GUIDE

Volvo V40 Rear Shock Absorber: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

Genuinely worth knowing: Volvo uses a factory "Chassis Code" system to identify exactly which suspension variant was fitted — a more precise way to confirm fitment than trim level alone.

Illustration of a rear shock absorber and coil spring Illustration for editorial purposes

Confirmed: A Genuine Chassis Code System Worth Checking

Genuinely worth knowing before ordering: Volvo's product plate (usually in the engine bay) carries a "Chassis Code" that identifies exactly which suspension components were fitted at the factory — this is a more precise way to confirm the correct part than trim level or engine size alone, and worth checking directly rather than guessing. AWD and 2WD versions also use genuinely different rear shocks, reflecting the different rear axle layout.

The Part That Takes Every Bump Before You Feel It

Front suspension tends to get most of the attention since it also handles steering, but the rear shock absorbers wear too — often more subtly, with symptoms that are easy to write off as road noise until they get worse.

Before you buy: chassis code, drivetrain (2WD/AWD), and left/right side all affect fitment. Always confirm against your VIN and product plate before ordering.
Volvo V40 Rear Shock Absorber reference plate

OEM Part Numbers

Accuracy note: genuinely worth knowing: check your product plate's chassis code before ordering — it identifies the exact suspension variant fitted at the factory more precisely than trim level alone.
2WD, rightGenuinely a different part number from the left-side shock, and from the AWD version below — confirm side and drivetrain before ordering
2WD, leftA genuinely different reference from the right-side shock above
AWDA genuinely different shock from the 2WD version, reflecting the different rear axle layout

Shock absorbers should always be replaced in pairs.

What It Does

The rear shock absorber controls how quickly the rear suspension compresses and rebounds over bumps, working independently of the coil spring. A worn rear shock lets the back of the car bounce excessively after a bump instead of settling quickly.

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Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

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

More Volvo Rear Shock Absorber

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