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Volvo XC90 Timing Belt or Chain (2004-2026)


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.

Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2016-2026AllTiming BeltInterference
2007-2014AllTiming ChainInterference
20062.5LTiming BeltNon-Interference
2005-20064.4LTiming ChainInterference
20052.5L, 2.9LTiming BeltNon-Interference
2004AllTiming BeltNon-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.

2026 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2026 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2026 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo Mild HybridTiming BeltInterference150k or 10 years
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo Plug-in HybridTiming BeltInterference150k or 10 years

2025 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2025 Volvo XC90 has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

2025 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference150k or 10 years [1]

Notes

[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.

2024 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Volvo XC90 has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

2024 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference150k or 10 years [1]

Notes

[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.

2023 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2023 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2022 Volvo XC90
2022 Volvo XC90

2022 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2022 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k

2021 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2021 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2020 Volvo XC90
2020 Volvo XC90

2020 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2020 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2019 Volvo XC90
2019 Volvo XC90

2019 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2019 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2018 Volvo XC90 T8 hybrid
2018 Volvo XC90 T8 hybrid

2018 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2018 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k

2017 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2017 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2016 Volvo XC90
2016 Volvo XC90

2016 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts and are interference engines.

2016 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k

2014 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Volvo XC90 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2014 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
3.2L Straight 6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2013 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Volvo XC90 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2013 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
3.2L Straight 6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2012 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Volvo XC90 has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

2012 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
3.2L Straight 6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2011 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Volvo XC90 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2011 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
3.2L Straight 6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
4.4L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2010 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Volvo XC90 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2010 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
3.2L Straight 6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
4.4L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2009 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Volvo XC90 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2009 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
3.2L Straight 6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
4.4L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2008 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Volvo XC90 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2008 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
3.2L Straight 6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
4.4L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2007 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Volvo XC90 engines have timing chains and are interference engines.

2007 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
3.2L Straight 6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
4.4L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2006 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

2006 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
2.5L Turbocharged Straight 5Timing BeltNon-Interference105k
4.4L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2005 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts or timing chains, depending on the engine; interference classification varies by engine.

2005 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
2.5L Turbocharged Straight 5Timing BeltNon-Interference105k
2.9L Turbocharged Straight 6Timing BeltNon-Interference120k
4.4L V8Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime

2004 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Volvo XC90 engines have timing belts and are non-interference engines.

2004 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceService Interval
2.5L Turbocharged Straight 5Timing BeltNon-Interference105k
2.9L Turbocharged Straight 6Timing BeltNon-Interference120k
Volvo XC90
Volvo XC90

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.