It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Volvo V40. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on a Volvo V40.
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When should the timing belt be changed on a Volvo V40?
The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your Volvo V40.
Further down on this page you will find information about the intervals for different years and engines.
Volvo V40 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 V40 1996 – 2000
Here you will find intervals for the Volvo V40 between the years 1996 and 2000.
Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Years |
Volvo V40 1.6 1996 – 2000 | 105 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V40 1.8 1996 – 2000 | 115 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V40 1.8i 1996 – 2000 | 125 hp | 90 000 kilometres | 6 years |
Volvo V40 2.0 1996 – 2000 | 140 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V40 2.0T 1996 – 2000 | 160 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V40 T4 1996 – 2000 | 200 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V40 1.9 TD 1996 – 2000 | 90 hp | 120 000 kilometres | ? |
Volvo V40 1.9 D 1996 – 2000 | 95 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V40 2000 – 2004
Here you will find intervals for the Volvo V40 between the years 2000 and 2004.
Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Years |
Volvo V40 1.6 2000 – 2004 | 109 hp | 150 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V40 1.8 2000 – 2004 | 122 hp | 150 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V40 1.8i 2000 – 2004 | 125 hp | 90 000 kilometres | 6 years |
Volvo V40 2.0 2000 – 2004 | 136 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V40 2.0T 2000 – 2004 | 160 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V40 2.0T 2000 – 2004 | 163 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V40 2.0T 2000 – 2004 | 165 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V40 T4 2000 – 2004 | 200 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V40 1.9 D 2000 – 2004 | 95 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 6 years |
Volvo V40 1.9 D 2000 – 2004 | 115 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 6 years |
Volvo V40 2013 – 2016
Here you will find intervals for the Volvo V40 between the years 2013 and 2016.
Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Years |
Volvo V40 T2 2013 – 2016 | 120 hp | 240 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V40 T3 2013 – 2016 | 150 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V40 T4 2013 – 2016 | 180 hp | 240 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V40 T4 AWD 2013 – 2016 | 180 hp | 240 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V40 T4 AWD 2013 – 2016 | 190 hp | 240 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V40 T5 2013 – 2016 | 245 hp | 240 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V40 D2 2013 – 2016 | 115 hp | 140 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V40 D2 2013 – 2016 | 120 hp | 150 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V40 D3 2013 – 2016 | 150 hp | 150 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V40 D4 2013 – 2016 | 177 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V40 D4 2013 – 2016 | 190 hp | 150 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V40 2017 – 2019
Here you will find intervals for the Volvo V40 between the years 2017 and 2019.
Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Years |
Volvo V40 T2 2017 – 2019 | 122 hp | 240 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V40 T3 2017 – 2019 | 152 hp | 240 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V40 T4 2017 – 2019 | 190 hp | 240 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V40 D2 2017 – 2019 | 120 hp | 150 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V40 D3 2017 – 2019 | 150 hp | 150 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V40 D4 2017 – 2019 | 190 hp | 150 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Does a Volvo V40 have a timing belt?
Yes, most Volvo V40 engines have timing belts.
What happens if a timing belt breaks on a Volvo V40?
If the timing belt breaks on your Volvo V40, 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.