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Volvo S60: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2001 - 2024)

Researched By AutoPadre Research Team


The 2.0L, 2.3L, 2.4L and 2.5L Volvo S60 engines have a timing belt while the 3.0L has a timing chain. All are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Volvo S60.

Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2001 – 20242.0L, 2.3L, 2.4L, 2.5LTiming BeltInterference
2011 - 20163.0LTiming ChainInterference

Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2024 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Volvo S60 has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2024 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L HybridTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0LTiming BeltInterference90k

2023 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Volvo S60 has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2023 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L HybridTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0LTiming BeltInterference90k

2022 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Volvo S60 has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2022 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L HybridTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0LTiming BeltInterference90k

2021 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Volvo S60 has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2021 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L HybridTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0LTiming BeltInterference90k
2020 Volvo S60
2020 Volvo S60

2020 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Volvo S60 has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2020 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L HybridTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0LTiming BeltInterference90k

2019 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Volvo S60 has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2019 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L HybridTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0LTiming BeltInterference90k
2018 Volvo S60
2018 Volvo S60

2018 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Volvo S60 has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2018 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0LTiming BeltInterference90k

2017 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Volvo S60 has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2017 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0LTiming BeltInterference90k

2016 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Volvo S60 2.0L and 2.5L engines have a timing belt while the 3.0L engine has a timing chain. All have an interference engine.

2016 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5LTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0LTiming BeltInterference90k

2015 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Volvo S60 2.0L and 2.5L engines have a timing belt while the 3.0L engine has a timing chain. All have an interference engine.

2015 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5LTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0LTiming BeltInterference90k

2014 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Volvo S60 2.5L engines have a timing belt while the 3.0L engine has a timing chain. All have an interference engine.

2014 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5LTiming BeltInterference90k

2013 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Volvo S60 2.5L engines have a timing belt while the 3.0L engine has a timing chain. All have an interference engine.

2013 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5LTiming BeltInterference90k

2012 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Volvo S60 2.5L engines have a timing belt while the 3.0L engine has a timing chain. All have an interference engine.

2012 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5LTiming BeltInterference90k

2011 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Volvo S60 3.0L engine has a timing chain and has an interference engine.

2011 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0LTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2009 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Volvo S60 engine has a timing belt and is interference.

2009 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming BeltInterference60k
2.4LTiming BeltInterference60k

2008 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Volvo S60 engine has a timing belt and is interference.

2008 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming BeltInterference60k
2.4LTiming BeltInterference60k

2007 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Volvo S60 engine has a timing belt and is interference.

2007 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming BeltInterference60k
2.4LTiming BeltInterference60k

2006 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Volvo S60 engine has a timing belt and is interference.

2006 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming BeltInterference60k
2.4LTiming BeltInterference60k

2005 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Volvo S60 engine has a timing belt and is interference.

2005 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming BeltInterference60k
2.4LTiming BeltInterference60k
2.3LTiming BeltInterference60k

2004 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Volvo S60 engine has a timing belt and is interference.

2004 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming BeltInterference60k
2.4LTiming BeltInterference60k
2.3LTiming BeltInterference60k

2003 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Volvo S60 engine has a timing belt and is interference.

2003 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming BeltInterference60k
2.4LTiming BeltInterference60k
2.3LTiming BeltInterference60k

2002 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Volvo S60 engine has a timing belt and is interference.

2002 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming BeltInterference60k
2.4LTiming BeltInterference60k
2.3LTiming BeltInterference60k

2001 Volvo S60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Volvo S60 engine has a timing belt and is interference.

2001 Volvo S60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.5LTiming BeltInterference60k
2.4LTiming BeltInterference60k
2.3LTiming BeltInterference60k
Volvo S60
Volvo S60

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.

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