The Complete BC Racing Coilover Guide for Volvo
Three XC40 kits, same chassis, same 2018 start date. BC Racing splits them by powertrain: Petrol AWD, Mild Hybrid AWD, Recharge AWD/RWD. Search by model and year alone and you are down to three listings with no other way to choose. Confirm the powertrain first, then select.
Beyond that, 24 kits cover the range from the 1974 240 through to the current Ex30. BR runs across the lot. RM is available on ten of those, all from the platform-era generations: P80, P2, P11, P14 and MB4. If you are on a modern SPA or Y20 car, BR is the series. The C30 [P14] is the only Volvo that carries V1.
Which BC series fits your Volvo
BR covers all 24 Volvo fitments. RM is available on the older platform-era models: the P80, P2, P11, P14 and MB4 generations, plus the early S40/V40. If you are on a modern car built on the SPA or Y20 platform (2018-onwards XC40 and XC60, 2019-onwards V60, 2016-onwards V90, 2025-onwards Ex30), BR is your only series option. The C30 [P14] is the only Volvo in the range with V1 availability.
| Model | BR | RM | V1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| XC40 (18+) | ● | ○ | No |
| XC60 | ● | ○ | No |
| V60 (SPA, 19+) | ● | ○ | No |
| V90 (16+) | ● | ○ | No |
| Ex30 (25+) | ● | ○ | No |
| V60/V70/S60 (Y20) | ● | ○ | No |
| C30 | ● | ● | Yes |
| V40 (MB4) | ● | ● | No |
| S40/V50 (P11) | ● | ● | No |
| S60-V70 | ● | ● | No |
| V70 (P2) | ● | ● | No |
| S60 (P2) | ● | ● | No |
| V70/S70 (P80) | ● | ● | No |
| S40/V40 (95-04) | ● | ● | No |
| 240 | ● | ○ | No |
| 740/940 (Exc. IRS) | ● | ○ | No |
RM is only available on platform-era Volvo (P80, P2, P11, P14, MB4 and the early S40/V40). V1 is C30 only.
Volvo fitment breakdown
XC40 listings for 2018 onwards split by powertrain: Petrol AWD, Mild Hybrid AWD, Recharge AWD/RWD. The Y20-era V60/V70/S60 (2007-2018) has two separate kits: one for standard rear suspension and one for cars with factory self-leveling rear. Match the listing exactly.
| Model | Chassis | Years | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex30 AWD | 25+ | ||
| XC40 Petrol AWD | 18+ | Petrol powertrain only | |
| XC40 Mild Hybrid AWD | 18+ | Mild Hybrid only | |
| XC40 Recharge AWD/RWD | 18+ | Electric only | |
| XC60 FWD/AWD | 18+ | ||
| V60 FWD/AWD | SPA | 19+ | |
| V90 | 16+ | ||
| XC60 AWD | Y20 | 08-17 | |
| V60/V70/S60 | Y20 | 07-18 | Standard rear suspension |
| V60/V70/S60 (W/Self-Leveling) | Y20 | 07-18 | Factory self-leveling rear |
| V40 FWD | MB4 | 13-19 | |
| C30 | P14 | 06-13 | BR/RM/V1 available |
| S40/V50 AWD | P11 | 04-12 | |
| S40/V50 FWD | P11 | 04-12 | |
| S60-V70 AWD | P2 | 01-07 | |
| S60 | P2 | 00-09 | |
| V70 FWD | P2 | 99-07 | |
| V70/S70 AWD | P80 | 98-00 | |
| S70/V70 850 FWD | P80 | 97-00 | |
| S40/V40 | 95-04 | ||
| 740/940 (Exc. IRS) | 82-98 | Weld mount required | |
| 740/940 (Exc. IRS) Wagon | 82-98 | Weld mount required | |
| 240 (RCA included) | 74-93 | Weld mount required | |
| 240 Wagon | 74-93 | Weld mount required |
All 24 BC Racing coilover fitments for Volvo
What to check before you order
Three things on this range are worth getting right before you go to the part number.
XC40 powertrain, 2018 onwards. BC Racing lists three kits for the same 2018-onwards XC40 chassis: Petrol AWD, Mild Hybrid AWD and Recharge AWD/RWD. The listing title names the powertrain. Match it to your car.
Self-leveling rear suspension, Y20 generation. The V60, V70 and S60 on the Y20 platform (2007 to 2018) have two separate listings: standard rear, and cars with the factory self-leveling rear. Most cars left the factory without it, but check the original options list if you are not certain.
Weld mount on the classic range. The 240 and 740/940 fitments use a weld-in method. “Exc. IRS” in the listing title refers to the beam rear axle variant. A fabricator or garage with MIG welding capability is part of the installation on these cars.
BC Racing coilovers for the Volvo XC range
Three XC40 kits cover the 2018-onwards chassis: Petrol AWD, Mild Hybrid AWD and Recharge AWD/RWD. The XC60 has two listings, one for the Y20 generation (2008 to 2017) and one for the 2018-onwards car. Select the XC40 by powertrain; the XC60 selects by year.
BC Racing coilovers for the Volvo estate and saloon
The Y20-era V60, V70 and S60 (2007 to 2018) have two separate listings: one for standard rear suspension and one for cars with factory self-leveling rear. The 2019-onwards V60 on SPA, the V90 (2016 onwards) and the Ex30 (2025 onwards) each have a single listing.
BC Racing coilovers for platform-era Volvo
Ten kits cover the platform era from P80 through to MB4. The C30 [P14] (2006 to 2013) is the only Volvo in the range with V1 availability, alongside BR and RM. The S40/V50 on the P11 platform has separate FWD and AWD kits.
BC Racing coilovers for classic Volvo (weld mount)
The 240 (1974 to 1993) and 740/940 (1982 to 1998) use a weld-in fitting method. “Exc. IRS” in the listing title means the beam rear axle variant. A fabricator or garage with MIG welding capability is part of the job on these cars.
Final thoughts
Volvo has 24 BC Racing kits in the catalogue, from the 1974 240 through to the 2025 Ex30. The three XC40 powertrain variants and the Y20 self-leveling split account for five of those, so take a few minutes with the listing titles and your build sheet before confirming the order. Everything else resolves from the fitment table by year and chassis code.
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