Volvo S60 Hollow noise coming from rear end???

Sounds like parcel shelf or something similar making a hollow rattling noise
over bumps - even slight ones.

Took it to the main dealer - technician and his boss took for test drive and
up on ramp and said it is something that can happen inside the silencer. Car
only 3 years old and silencer is excellent condition and they said choice is
to live with it or have a new silencer for £500. I feel very disappointed as
the noise gets on your nerves. Is it really what they say it is and can't
anything be done about it.

Ken

 

Had a similar problem with my 01 S60 (about 58K miles) - it was rear
suspension bushings.

 

I find it difficult to believe the silencer or muffler has
disintegrated in 3 years. I've not had that problem on Volvo's that
have gone for 8 years and 200,000 miles.

You may have done this already so pardon me if that is so. Check the
trunk throughly for something loose inside the wheelwell including the
spare tire itself. Also check the mounts for the silencer.

 

If it is in the silencer (muffler in 'merican) you should be able to
reproduce the rattle why grabbing and giving it a good shake.
Unfortunately if this is the problem Volvo will probable not be helpful
about fixing it at their cost. Obviously a muffler which fails in 3
years is poorly made, but often Volvo's attitude seems to be Tough Luck.

Hmmm, wonder why I have been buying Honda/Acura products lately ?

John

 

rear suspension bushings on my 2001 S60 were replaced at about 30k miles.

 

Being as tight as ,I fixed such an issue with a V6 FROG engine muffler by
drilling a very small hole near the rattle and pumping silicone in the hole
till there was no rattle .It worked well .

 

Thanks for all the tips and car going in tomorrow, to small garage, where
coincidently the owner has always run this model. I will report back on the
outcome.

Ken