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The Volvo XC70 2.0L and 2.5L engines from 2003 - 2007 and 2015 - 2016 have timing belts. The 3.0L and 3.2L engines from 2008 - 2015 have timing chains. All are interference.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Volvo XC70.
Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
---|---|---|---|
2003 - 2007, 2015 - 2016 | 2.0L, 2.5L | timing belt | interference |
2008 - 2015 | 3.0L, 3.2L | timing chain | interference |
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.
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.
The 2016 Volvo XC70 has a timing belt and an interference engine.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L | timing belt | interference | 90k |
2.0L | timing belt | interference | 90k |
The 2015 Volvo XC70 2.0L engine has a timing belt while the 3.0L and the 3.2L engines have a timing chain. All are interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
3.2L | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0L | timing belt | interference | 90k |
The 2014 Volvo XC70 has a timing chain and is interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
3.2L | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The 2013 Volvo XC70 has a timing chain and is interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
3.2L | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The 2012 Volvo XC70 has a timing chain and is interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
3.2L | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The 2011 Volvo XC70 has a timing chain and is interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
3.2L | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The 2010 Volvo XC70 has a timing chain and is interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
3.2L | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The 2009 Volvo XC70 has a timing chain and is interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
3.2L | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The 2008 Volvo XC70 has a timing chain and is interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
3.2L | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The 2007 Volvo XC70 has a timing belt and is interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L | timing belt | interference | 90k |
The 2006 Volvo XC70 has a timing belt and is interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L | timing belt | interference | 90k |
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The 2005 Volvo XC70 has a timing belt and is interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L | timing belt | interference | 90k |
The 2004 Volvo XC70 has a timing belt and is interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L | timing belt | interference | 90k |
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The 2003 Volvo XC70 has a timing belt and is interference.
Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.5L | timing belt | interference | 90k |
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