2018 V40 d2 R design
Last night i noticed the car was pulling to the right and making a clunk noise when turning either left or right.
less clearance from wheel to wheel arch on right side also, but this could be an uneven sitting on the driveway.
steering isn't heavy or light, feels normal pressure.

Should also add the steering gets a bit funny when driving on uneven surfaces, like wobbles. But this has happened for a while and well before it had it's MOT in October, which passed with not even as much as an advisory.

Attached video for reference
https://go.screenpal.com/watch/cTV31jnfDmy

 

sounds like you have a worn suspension bushing (ie control arm etc). if you had clunks driving in a straight line too (say when going over RR or speed bumps) then I'd consider strut mounts/spring seats. Given you feel the steering go off (like the car suddenly went out of alignment?), then I'd inspect control arm bushings. If the steering feels loose - even when standing still then check ball joints, tie rods, steering rack mounts etc. Last thing to inspect are the springs. Older S/Vs were known to break off the ends of the coil springs but I've not heard whether that is just the older models or if the newer ones have the same issue.

 

thanks for your help, haven't much time during the week to jack the car and check everything, plus it's completely dark by 4pm 🤦‍♂️ i did however notice some sort of oil sitting on top of the right side wishbone, potentially the shock absorber? I'll get it booked in with halfords on the weekend, they do a full check of steering/wheels/suspension for free, so if they can pinpoint the issue, i can then fix it

 

yep. you really need to pull the wheel off the car to get a good visual. Not fun when its 15F outside lol.

 

Yeah too much effort when there is free services to check for you. I'll post an update on saturday with what they find

 

Turns out it was a snapped spring. Guess the newer models are the same, was the top tip that snapped, maybe like 7-8 inches worth

Alao explains why there was a loud thud the night before and then the car alarm going off. Musy have been the spring giving way. Which i probably should have mentioned, but didn't think anything of it until now

 

To note, I replaced 3 of 4 springs on our Gen 1 S40 :-( All snapped off a 3" piece on the end. Drove our 95 850 250K miles and never had an issue...(except for spring seats)

 

If the steering feels loose - even when standing still then check ball joints, tie rods, steering rack mounts etc. Last thing to inspect are the springs. Older S/Vs were known to break off the ends of the coil springs but I've not heard whether that is just the older models or if the newer ones have the same issue.