I need to change rear suspension rods to two similar Volvo V40’s. This is now the first one and one side is now dismantled.

I just wonder why the heck Volvo could not afford to add even a tiny amount of grease to make sure these won’t get stuck:

This shorter rod is always so stuck that only way to get it out is to cut it to pieces. And you need to do it carefully not to harm the bolt inside.