Volvo V60 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 sagging Volvo V60 rear spring rarely gives dramatic warning — just a slightly reduced ride height over several months — before eventually failing suddenly at the coil's end with an audible clunk. Keep an eye out for one rear corner sitting lower than the other as an early tell.

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 V60 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 / Sachs 994804

Accuracy note: Covers the Volvo V60 (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); Sachs 994804 (standard, 355 mm); Suplex 38160 (standard, 358 mm); Spidan 87530 (standard, 356 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

A single new rear spring on the Volvo V60, next to an old, sagged one, creates an imbalance — uneven ride height and a handling bias — which is why replacing them as a pair is the better approach.

Volvo V60 Rear Springs: What It Does

On the Volvo V60, bearing the rear end's weight and cushioning the initial jolt of a bump is the coil spring's role, complementing the shock absorber rather than duplicating its job. When it sags or breaks, ride height drops, headlight aim can be thrown off, and severe cases can mean an MOT failure.

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Volvo V60 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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