Volvo V70 T5

The most common signs are heavy vibrations under acceleration or a persistent clicking noise when turning. If the vibrations can be felt throughout the car's body, it is often the inner joint or the shaft itself that is worn.

No, there can be differences in spline counts and lengths between manual and automatic gearboxes on the Volvo V70 T5. Always select your car's exact make, model and engine variant to ensure the correct specification.

This is usually caused by corrosion building up underneath the ring on the CV joint. Rust expansion eventually causes the ring to crack, which disrupts the signal to the ABS sensor and triggers the warning light.

The outer CV joint is located at the wheel and accommodates steering angles, whilst the inner joint sits at the gearbox and absorbs changes in shaft length during suspension movement.

Yes, if you catch a split boot early before dirt and moisture have damaged the joint, you can replace just the CV boot and repack it with fresh grease to prolong its service life.

The high torque of the T5 engine places greater demands on the CV joints under acceleration, meaning the grease inside the joints breaks down faster and the metal is subjected to higher mechanical stress than on less powerful models.