v40 front suspension

[modman24v]

hi new here and looking for a bit of help and advice ive recently bought a 99 reg v40 1.6 and its my first volvo ive owned i usually stick to mondeos but im really liking the volvo 1 of the probs is it seems to have a flat spot when i pull away but im managing for now but what i really havent got a clue about is why does the front of my car sit so bloody high it drives fine and handles well it does have a knocking but i think thats the drop links heres a pic to show you.

[MadeInJapan]

Welcome to MVS. Not really familiar with your car, but I agree, the gap between the tire and the fender looks excessive. You might try asking your question here: http://www.s40concepts.net/newforum/ I know that it's a forum for the S40 but your front end is not different than the sedan. Maybe someone would have an explanation (and possibly a fix). My thinking is that someone used some after market strut mounts and springs which raised it.
Regards,
MIJ

[modman24v]

why would anyone do that

[MadeInJapan]

why would anyone do that

Price was cheaper for after market parts and they didn't know any better...happens all the time. Besides, if they went with Bilstein struts as replacements on the front, they are known to raise the front about an inch...at least they do on S/V/XC 70's and 850's.

Btw, you don't say, but how many miles are on your V40 and where are you? If you're in the U.S., I can recommend some on-line places to buy front suspension parts for your car at a considerable discount over the dealer.

[modman24v]

its done about 122,000 and im in the uk im gonna fork out for lowering springs after my honeymoon so hopefully that should sort it.

[MadeInJapan]

Sounds good! Keep us updated on what you do. Oh, and definitely enjoy the honeymoon!
Some before and after pictures (ummm, that would be of the V40!) would sure be nice.