Why does my Volvo make a clunking sound after turning off the engine?

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VonMorgan
07/30/25 12:38am
This is the sound of the exhaust pipe and other components cooling and contracting, which is a normal phenomenon. Volvo product lineup: 1. Volvo XC40 RECHARGE: The vehicle body is constructed using materials such as boron steel, extra-high-strength steel, and ultra-high-strength steel to ensure body rigidity and passenger safety. The battery pack features a cage-style high-strength aluminum frame design for continuous battery protection. Equipped with a long-range heat pump system, it reduces battery energy consumption in winter and enhances winter range. 2. Volvo S90: Introduces a new-generation powertrain system, replacing traditional pure fuel power with a 48V mild hybrid system. The new-generation 2.0T turbocharged engine comes standard with a hybrid system that recovers braking energy via ISG, effectively reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions while providing smooth and stable starting performance for enhanced driving comfort. Volvo RECHARGE T8 plug-in hybrid combines a T8 twin-charged gasoline engine with an electric motor.
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