'01 s60: front suspension noise

I've checked the undercarriage of my s60 and found nothing wrong,
it seems very tight. But sometimes when I hit a dip the front end
makes a springy "boing" sound. I suspect it's some electronic
thing dealing with the road (mostly noticeable when I pull into
my driveway, hitting a swale at very low speeds). Is this a
normal phenomenon?

TIA
Paul

 

i had similar problems with mine.
took it to the shop - it was the strut mount bushing

 

Paul, also sounds like this, mentioned on https://www.volvotechinfo.com/

TNN81-05-2004-03-10 Knocking noise when turning
A knocking (or clicking) noise may occur from the front of the vehicle when
turning, slowly going over bumps, and/or entering an inclined surface
(driveway, parking lot etc.). The noise usually occurs when the body
undergoes a twisting (flexing) motion.

The noise can originate from the bumper rail contacting the front side
member(s).

 

Thanks. I think I need to take it for a good inspection.

Paul

 

It definitely is a function of frame twist. There might be
something happening on normal road bumps too; not sure. Not sure
what the bumper rail is.

Does that site give free information if you sign up? Or it is
primarily an ordering site?

Thanks,
Paul

 

It's free, but it only shows limited information unless you are a volvo
dealer. At least you can see all the technical bulletins.

Graham

 

Thanks again,
Paul

 

2 Things to have checked
1) The sway bar links this is a common problem
2) The strut mounts do go bad but most of the time it is the sway bar links
Glenn

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