Volvo S60 Hollow noise coming from rear end???

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.

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