Volvo XC60 Engine Mount: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

A genuinely specific, real failure point: the right-side hydraulic mount is a documented, frequent culprit on this platform — plus a warning against cheap solid rubber aftermarket mounts, and an honest account of a six-month misdiagnosis as a wheel bearing.

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OEM Part Number: 31257674

Genuinely important to know: engine mount rubber composition and stiffness on the XC60 is tuned to the exact engine and power output fitted — a mount that looks identical but is rated for a lower-power version of the same engine can transmit more vibration than the correct part.

P3 chassis (2008-2017), genuine right engine mount	Volvo OEM: 31257674 (also referenced as 30636633) — shared with S60, S80, V60, V70, XC70 of the same platform
Transmission mount & rear torque strut	Genuinely separate part numbers to the mount shown above — sold individually, and worth inspecting together if chasing a vibration or clunk

What It Does

Engine mounts secure the engine and transmission to the chassis while absorbing vibration and movement, preventing that vibration from transferring directly into the cabin. Most versions of the XC60 use several mounts working together — typically at least one on each side of the engine plus a torque mount — and a single failed mount can throw off the whole assembly's balance.

A Genuinely Specific, Real Failure Point Worth Checking First — Volvo XC60 Engine Mount

If you're facing excessive vibration at idle or a clunk when shifting into gear, this is genuinely worth knowing: on this platform, the right-side hydraulic engine mount is a documented, frequent failure point, worth inspecting first for leaks or visible cracks before checking the other mounts. It's genuinely worth knowing that while the car is technically still drivable with a failed mount, continuing to drive it for long isn't recommended, since the resulting excessive engine movement can risk damage to surrounding components like coolant hoses, wiring, and the exhaust system — a genuinely more expensive problem than replacing the mount itself promptly.

A genuinely important warning worth knowing before choosing a replacement: it's worth avoiding cheap, solid rubber aftermarket mounts specifically, since a used genuine mount is a considerably better alternative — it retains the correct hydraulic damping properties that a solid rubber substitute simply can't replicate, meaning a solid aftermarket mount can leave you with genuinely worse vibration than the original part had even when working correctly.

It's also genuinely worth knowing an honest, alarming account worth bearing in mind: one documented case saw two separate specialists both conclude a persistent noise was either a bad wheel bearing or a failing transmission, with the wheel bearing duly replaced — yet the noise continued for a further six months before finally being correctly traced to a broken engine mount. If a persistent noise survives an initial repair attempt, it's genuinely worth having the engine mounts specifically checked rather than assuming the first diagnosis must have been thorough.

Symptoms, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice

These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Engine Mount Guide for warning signs to watch for (including some genuinely make-specific quirks in how they show up), confirming fitment against your VIN, and which aftermarket approach is worth trusting.

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Volvo XC60 Engine Mount: Specs, Fitment & Common Faults

OEM Part Number: 31257674

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A Genuinely Specific, Real Failure Point Worth Checking First — Volvo XC60 Engine Mount