Volvo V40: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2000 - 2004)

All Volvo V40s 1.9L engines have a timing belt and are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Volvo V40.

Volvo V40 Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2000 - 2004	1.9L	Timing Belt	Interference

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

2004 Volvo V40 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2004 Volvo V40 engines have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2004 Volvo V40 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.9 L Turbo	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2003 Volvo V40 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Volvo V40 engines have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2003 Volvo V40 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.9 L Turbo	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2002 Volvo V40 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Volvo V40 engines have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2002 Volvo V40 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.9 L Turbo	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2001 Volvo V40 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Volvo V40 engines have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2001 Volvo V40 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.9 L Turbo	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2000 Volvo V40 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2000 Volvo V40 engines have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2000 Volvo V40 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.9 L Turbo	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

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.