940 S/W (estate) liftback struts

I bought some struts for the car last year, I got around to installing them
today...after all it takes fully 180-240 seconds for both sides

Anyway when the back did not stay up I bought both struts, however after I
took the old ones out it looks like just one was in trouble - loads of fluid
along the side.

Should have checked before I bought huh?

If anyone would like free one (of two) Volvo s/w liftback strut just say the
word - it somehow hurts to toss away good parts and gee after almost a year
somehow I do not think the store will give me my money back!

--Steve

 

They all lose nitrogen charge over time. The one that feels strong out
of the car won't be of much help in cold weather, so throw it out.

Bob