Volvo V60 Exhaust System: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults
On the V60, cracked catalytic converters on related models have genuinely been traced to poor factory welding and successfully repaired by welding rather than full replacement.
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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — Rear silencer (aftermarket) Bosal 235-143 / Walker 12018
| Rear silencer (back box) — aftermarket | Bosal 235-143, 235-193, 235-007; Walker 12018 (800 mm), 14505 (520 mm), 22810 (650 mm), 23051 (600 mm); Ernst 650052; MTS 01.60729 (890 mm), 01.60731 (830 mm), 01.90610 (530 mm); Vegaz VOS-137 (pressed), VOS-80 (530 mm); Polmo 31.263, 31.251, 31.259; Izawit 39.010, 39.008. |
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| Centre / intermediate silencer — aftermarket | Bosal 235-259; Walker 22854 / 22853 (980 mm), 12773, 23210, 13367, 06674; MTS 01.52160; Vegaz VOS-55, VOS-159 (centre), VOS-77, SES-35; Polmo 31.14. |
| Front pipe / catalytic converter (DPF on diesels) — aftermarket | Bosal 099-273 (Euro 1/2), 090-563 (Euro 4); Walker 23077 (610 mm), 28532 (600 mm); Vegaz VOK-989 (Euro 5), FK-822 (Euro 4, no DPF), VOK-931; JMJ 1091275 (B4164S3), 1091660, 1080325; BM Catalysts BM92133H (Euro 5), BM91275H (Euro 4); Polmo 08.49 (repair pipe). |
| Genuine (OE) numbers quoted | None quoted in catalogue listings — order genuine parts against your VIN |
| Fitment notes | Petrol/diesel/LPG/ethanol/hybrid variants listed (2.0T to D6 hybrid); no per-part engine split except NAP CAK10276 diesel codes and JMJ B4164S3. |
Volvo V60 Exhaust System: The Part That Announces Its Own Problems
On the Volvo V60, most faults are things you'd spot visually first, but this one usually announces itself acoustically — a rattle, a drone, a noticeable jump in noise levels. That's actually helpful, since it means you'll likely notice trouble well before it gets serious.
Volvo V60 Exhaust System: What It Does
Three jobs happen inside the Volvo V60's exhaust system: routing burnt gases away from the engine, quieting them through the silencer, and treating emissions via a catalytic converter and particulate filter. Petrol and diesel variants often need completely different systems to meet their respective emissions requirements.
Volvo V60 Exhaust System: Watch: Replacing It
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A Genuinely Useful Piece of Context Worth Knowing About Catalytic Converter Cracks — Volvo V60 Exhaust System
If a catalytic converter has developed a crack, this is genuinely worth knowing: documented cases on related Volvo models trace this to low-quality factory welding, with owners successfully repairing the crack by welding it themselves rather than paying for full replacement.
It's also worth knowing that stopping the engine partway through a DPF regeneration cycle can let diesel fuel dilute the engine oil, worth bearing in mind if your driving is mostly short journeys.
Volvo V60 Exhaust System: Warning Signs, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Exhaust System Guide for warning signs and fault codes to watch for, confirming fitment against your VIN, and which aftermarket brands are worth trusting.
More Volvo Exhaust System
The same part, covered across other Volvo models.