Volvo S60 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

On the Volvo S60, the typical failure pattern here is gradual sag over months, barely noticeable beyond a marginally lower stance, followed by a sudden break at the coil's end with an audible clunk. If one rear corner appears to be sitting lower than the other, that's worth investigating.

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.

Volvo S60 Rear Springs: Watch: Replacing It

🎬 Watch: 2011 Volvo XC60; Rear Spring Replacement

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This video shows a closely related car on the same platform, so the spring seats and fixings can differ slightly on yours.

OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — rear coil springs (aftermarket) Monroe SP4115

Accuracy note: Covers the Volvo S60 (2010-2018) as listed in the UK aftermarket catalogues. Rear coil springs are sold as a pair for the axle and should be replaced as a pair, because a new spring beside a tired one leaves the car sitting unevenly. The right spring depends on the engine and gearbox, the suspension type (standard, sport or heavy-duty) and, on some cars, 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 spring against your VIN if you want a guaranteed fit. 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.

Rear coil springs (aftermarket)	Monroe SP4115 (standard, 353 mm)
Genuine (OE) numbers quoted	None quoted in the catalogue listings — the genuine spring varies by engine, suspension type and body style, so order it against your VIN
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

Fitting the Volvo S60's rear springs one at a time tends to backfire: pairing a fresh spring with a sagged original on the other side leaves the car sitting unevenly and biases handling to one side.

Volvo S60 Rear Springs: What It Does

The Volvo S60's rear coil spring carries the weight of the car's back end and takes the first hit from any bump, working alongside — not instead of — the shock absorber. Once it sags or breaks, expect a lower ride height, possible headlight aim issues, and in severe cases, an MOT failure.

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Volvo S60 Rear Springs: 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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