Volvo V40 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

A rear spring often sags gradually for months without an obvious symptom beyond a slightly lower ride height, then fails suddenly at the coil's end with an audible clunk — worth bearing in mind if you notice one rear corner sitting lower than the other.

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.

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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 rate	Genuinely a different spring from the AWD version below — confirm drivetrain before ordering
AWD	A genuinely different spring from the 2WD version, reflecting the different rear axle layout

Always replace rear springs in pairs — a single new spring paired with an old, sagged one on the other side creates an uneven ride height and handling bias.

What It Does

The rear coil spring supports the weight of the car's rear end and absorbs the initial impact of a bump, working alongside the shock absorber rather than replacing its function. A sagged or broken spring lowers ride height, can affect headlight aim, and in severe cases is an MOT failure item.

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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Volvo V40 Rear Springs: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

A Part That Fails Quietly, Then Suddenly

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