Volvo XC70: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2003 - 2016)

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.

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

2016 Volvo XC70 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Volvo XC70 has a timing belt and an interference engine.

2015 Volvo XC70 - Timing Belt Or Chain

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.

2014 Volvo XC70 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Volvo XC70 has a timing chain and is interference.

2013 Volvo XC70 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Volvo XC70 has a timing chain and is interference.

2012 Volvo XC70 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Volvo XC70 has a timing chain and is interference.

2011 Volvo XC70 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Volvo XC70 has a timing chain and is interference.

2010 Volvo XC70 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Volvo XC70 has a timing chain and is interference.

2009 Volvo XC70 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Volvo XC70 has a timing chain and is interference.

2008 Volvo XC70 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Volvo XC70 has a timing chain and is interference.

2007 Volvo XC70 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Volvo XC70 has a timing belt and is interference.

2006 Volvo XC70 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Volvo XC70 has a timing belt and is interference.

2005 Volvo XC70 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Volvo XC70 has a timing belt and is interference.

2004 Volvo XC70 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Volvo XC70 has a timing belt and is interference.

2003 Volvo XC70 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Volvo XC70 has a timing belt and is interference.

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.