
Post Written By Jackson Briar
Which Side Of The Car Battery Is Positive? Decoding the Sides of Your Car Battery
Vehicle Specification Lookup Tool🔍
The Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine and model year; interference classification varies by engine.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Volvo XC90.
| Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2026 | All | Timing Belt | Interference |
| 2007-2014 | All | Timing Chain | Interference |
| 2006 | 2.5L | Timing Belt | Non-Interference |
| 2005-2006 | 4.4L | Timing Chain | Interference |
| 2005 | 2.5L, 2.9L | Timing Belt | Non-Interference |
| 2004 | All | Timing Belt | Non-Interference |
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 2026 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo Mild Hybrid | Timing Belt | Interference | 150k or 10 years |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo Plug-in Hybrid | Timing Belt | Interference | 150k or 10 years |
The 2025 Volvo XC90 has a timing belt and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 150k or 10 years [1] |
[1] 2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Turbocharged: Replace the timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulley at 150,000 miles or 10 years, whichever comes first.
The 2024 Volvo XC90 has a timing belt and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 150k or 10 years [1] |
[1] 2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Turbocharged: Replace the timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulley at 150,000 miles or 10 years, whichever comes first.
The 2023 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |

The 2022 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
The 2021 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |

The 2020 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |

The 2019 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |

The 2018 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
The 2017 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |

The 2016 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
| 2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 90k |
The 2014 Volvo XC90 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L Straight 6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2013 Volvo XC90 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L Straight 6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2012 Volvo XC90 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L Straight 6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2011 Volvo XC90 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L Straight 6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.4L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2010 Volvo XC90 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L Straight 6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.4L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2009 Volvo XC90 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L Straight 6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.4L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2008 Volvo XC90 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L Straight 6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.4L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2007 Volvo XC90 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L Straight 6 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
| 4.4L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2006 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Turbocharged Straight 5 | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 105k |
| 4.4L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2005 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Turbocharged Straight 5 | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 105k |
| 2.9L Turbocharged Straight 6 | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 120k |
| 4.4L V8 | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
The 2004 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Turbocharged Straight 5 | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 105k |
| 2.9L Turbocharged Straight 6 | Timing Belt | Non-Interference | 120k |

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.
10) Toyota RAV4
11) Honda Odyssey

Post Written By Jackson Briar
Which Side Of The Car Battery Is Positive? Decoding the Sides of Your Car Battery

Post Written By Jackson Briar
Does Revving Engine Warm Up Car? Myth or Effective Strategy?

Post Written By Jackson Briar
Can You Leave A Car Battery Charger On Overnight? Risks and Safety Tips