The self leveling Nivomats are only used on the rear of station wagons. You are safe!!

It probably is just a bad strut mount. But, at 130K, if you are going to take a strut off, you might as well replace the strut. No additional labor, just the cost of struts.

www.shox.com has some good deals for all 4. But you will still need Volvo specific strut bushings and mounting parts.

An alignment will be needed after new struts are put on, which costs 100-150, and should be part of the mechanics quote. If you DIY, get some good quality spring compressors. It took me 2 hours for each front strut, but I use a lot of Zen time when I work. A shop should be able to do it in 1 hour per side.

Klaus

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