It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Volvo 850. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on a Volvo 850.
I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 1992 to 1997.
You will also find information about which engines in Volvo 850 that have a timing chain instead of a timing belt.
When should the timing belt be changed on a Volvo 850?
The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your Volvo 850.
Further down on this page you will find information about the intervals for different years and engines.
Volvo 850 Timing Belt Replacement Intervals
Below are some examples of different timing belt replacement intervals. Keep in mind that both years and mileage are important to keep track of.
Even if your car has not traveled many miles, a timing belt still needs to be replaced. The material in the timing belts gets worse with age even if you do not use your car very often.
If you do not find your year model or engine, you can often find the information in your instruction manual or by calling a workshop.
Here you will find information on timing belt replacement for other Volvo models.
Volvo 850 1992 – 1993
Here you will find intervals for the Volvo 850 between the years 1992 and 1993.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Years |
| Volvo 850 2.5 1992 – 1993 | 140 hp | ? | ? |
| Volvo 850 2.0 1992 – 1993 | 143 hp | ? | ? |
| Volvo 850 2.5 1992 – 1993 | 170 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo 850 1994 – 1997
Here you will find intervals for the Volvo 850 between the years 1994 and 1997.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Years |
| Volvo 850 2.0 1994 – 1997 | 126 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 8 years |
| Volvo 850 2.5 1994 – 1997 | 140 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 8 years |
| Volvo 850 2.0 1994 – 1997 | 143 hp | ? | ? |
| Volvo 850 2.5 1994 – 1997 | 144 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 8 years |
| Volvo 850 2.5 1994 – 1997 | 170 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 8 years |
| Volvo 850 2.0T 1994 – 1997 | 175 hp | ? | ? |
| Volvo 850 2.5T AWD 1994 – 1997 | 193 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 8 years |
| Volvo 850 2.0 Turbo 1994 – 1997 | 211 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 8 years |
| Volvo 850 2.3 T-5 1994 – 1997 | 226 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 8 years |
| Volvo 850 2.3 T-5 R 1994 – 1997 | 225 hp | ? | ? |
| Volvo 850 2.3 R 1994 – 1997 | 250 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 8 years |
| Volvo 850 2.5 TDI 1994 – 1997 | 140 hp | 4 500 kilometres | 3 years |
Does a Volvo 850 have a timing belt?
Yes, most Volvo 850 engines have timing belts.
What happens if a timing belt breaks on a Volvo 850?
If the timing belt breaks on your Volvo 850, your car will be stranded. It does not matter if the belt comes off completely, or if some teeth come loose.
You can not drive the car anywhere before you fix it. Neither home or to the nearest workshop.
A broken timing belt means that your car must be towed or taken on a car transport from the site.