Volvo V50: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2005 - 2011)

All Volvo V50 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Volvo V50.

Volvo V50 Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2005 - 2011	2.5L	Timing Belt	Interference

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

2011 Volvo V50 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Volvo V50 has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2011 Volvo V50 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k

2010 Volvo V50 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Volvo V50 has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2010 Volvo V50 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.4L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k

2009 Volvo V50 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Volvo V50 has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2009 Volvo V50 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.4L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k

2008 Volvo V50 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Volvo V50 has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2008 Volvo V50 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.4L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k

2007 Volvo V50 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Volvo V50 has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2007 Volvo V50 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.4L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k

2006 Volvo V50 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Volvo V50 has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2006 Volvo V50 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.4L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k

2005 Volvo V50 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Volvo V50 has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2005 Volvo V50 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.5L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.4L	Timing Belt	Interference	90k

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.