Volvo XC60 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

Months of gradual sagging with barely any symptom beyond a marginally lower ride height is the usual pattern for the Volvo XC60's rear spring, right up until it fails suddenly at the coil's end with a clunk. If one rear corner looks lower than the other, that's the clue worth acting on.

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 XC60 Rear Springs: Watch: Replacing It

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OEM Part Number: confirm via VIN — rear coil springs (aftermarket) Kilen 66056 / Monroe SP4279

Accuracy note: Covers the Volvo XC60 (Mk1 2008-2017) 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)	Kilen 66056 (standard); Kilen 66042; Monroe SP4279 (357 mm); Lesjöfors 4295873
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

Replacing just one Volvo XC60 rear spring is a false economy: pairing it with an old, sagged spring on the other side produces uneven ride height and a noticeable handling bias.

Volvo XC60 Rear Springs: What It Does

The Volvo XC60's rear end weight rests on the coil spring, which also absorbs the initial shock of a bump — a separate function from the shock absorber, not a replacement for it. Left sagged or broken, it lowers ride height, potentially skews headlight aim, and can become an MOT failure in severe cases.

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Volvo XC60 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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