Volvo XC60 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.

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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.

Volvo XC60 Rear Shock Absorber: The Part That Takes Every Bump Before You Feel It

The Volvo XC60's front end tends to dominate suspension conversations since it steers the car, but rear shock wear happens at a comparable rate — just with subtler warning signs that often get blamed on road noise until they're too obvious to ignore.

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 XC60 Rear Shock Absorber: Watch: Replacing It

🎬 Watch: How to Replace Rear Shock Absorbers Step-by-Step (DIY Repair Guide)

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This is a general walkthrough for the job rather than one for your exact model, so access and fixings can differ on your car.

Volvo XC60 Rear Shock Absorber reference plate

OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — rear shock absorbers (aftermarket) Monroe 376157SP / Sachs 314722

Accuracy note: Covers the Volvo XC60 (Mk1 2008-2017) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Rear shock absorbers are replaced as a pair across the axle, because a new damper beside a worn one leaves the car feeling uneven. The right one depends on the engine, the suspension type (standard, sport or heavy-duty, and electronic damping on some models) and sometimes the body style. The references below are UK aftermarket catalogue listings for this generation, labelled by brand with the fitment details the catalogue gives; carmakers rarely publish the genuine number against these, so match a genuine damper against your VIN if you want a guaranteed fit. 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.

Rear shock absorbers (aftermarket)	Monroe 376157SP (gas, telescopic); Sachs 314722 (gas, telescopic); Meyle 5267250008 (gas, telescopic)
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	None quoted in the catalogue listings — the genuine damper varies by engine, suspension type and body style, so order it against your VIN
2WD, right	Genuinely a different part number from the left-side shock, and from the AWD version below — confirm side and drivetrain before ordering
2WD, left	A genuinely different reference from the right-side shock above
AWD	A genuinely different shock from the 2WD version, reflecting the different rear axle layout

The Volvo XC60's shock absorbers should always be replaced in pairs.

Volvo XC60 Rear Shock Absorber: What It Does

On the Volvo XC60, how quickly the rear suspension compresses and rebounds over bumps comes down to the shock absorber, a separate function from the coil spring. Wear here shows up as excessive bounce that doesn't settle quickly after a bump.

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Volvo XC60 Rear Shock Absorber: 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

The same part, covered across other Volvo models.