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1996 - 2004 S40
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AlanS
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Rear shocks?

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My son has a 2001 S-40. Rear shocks were changed by a local mechanic a few months ago. I drove the car last nite and there is a rattling in the right rear. Got out, bounced on the rear bumper and, YES, I can reproduce this sound by pushing the car up and down.
What do I look for? I am perfectly capable of doing auto work myself.
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Post by MadeInJapan »

Hmmm, if it were an 850 or 70 series car I would say a loose or fallen down rear bump stop, but with an S40, I don't know. http://volvospeed.com/Repair/SpringBumpStop.php
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