Got it. Our V70 has 203K and hope to get another 50K. Thanks for this advice!!!

Taking it back today to get resolved. Got a lot of good direction here. And thanks so much for your help. Doug

Will check. Initially, both struts replaced by them, and right strut is mounted correctly. When the left strut was seen moving up thru bushing,they said it was doing that because the bushing in the old struct plate was worn. Thhat's when they recommend replacing the strut plate, but result is same.

The bolt coming thru bushing and the bushing lift up together at least half inch. Both bolts under, and on top are turned to maximum, mechanic said. Gabriel strut and plate. I called Volvo dealer. They said to use OEM parts.

Mechanic replaced front struts on '99 (used Gabriels) Now, the left strut moves up and down. He replaced the strut plate because he said the plate bushing was coming apart.

Again, the strut moves up and down through the plate: I can rock the left side of car and see it move up and down.

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