Volvo V50 Timing Belt Replacement Interval

It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Volvo V50. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on a Volvo V50.

I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 2004 to 2012.

You will also find information about which engines in Volvo V50 that have a timing chain instead of a timing belt.

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When should the timing belt be changed on a Volvo V50?

The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your Volvo V50.

Further down on this page you will find information about the intervals for different years and engines.

Also keep in mind that some motors have a timing chain. These usually do not need to be replaced.

If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.

Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.

Volvo V50 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 V50 2004 – 2007

Here you will find intervals for the Volvo V50 between the years 2004 and 2007.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Volvo V50 1.6 2004 – 2007	100 hp	140 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 1.8 2004 – 2007	125 hp	Timing chain	—
Volvo V50 2.4 2004 – 2007	140 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 2.0 2007	145 hp	Timing chain	—
Volvo V50 2.4 2004 – 2007	170 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 T5 2004 – 2007	220 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 T5 AWD 2004 – 2007	220 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 1.6 D 2004 – 2007	109 hp	240 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 2.0 D 2004 – 2007	136 hp	240 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 D5 2004 – 2007	180 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 1.8 Flexifuel 2004 – 2007	125 hp	Timing chain	—

Volvo V50 2008 – 2012

Here you will find intervals for the Volvo V50 between the years 2008 and 2012.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Volvo V50 1.6 2008 – 2012	100 hp	160 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 2.4 2008 – 2012	140 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 2.0 2008 – 2012	145 hp	Timing chain	—
Volvo V50 2.4 2008 – 2012	170 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 T5 2008 – 2012	230 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 T5 AWD 2008 – 2012	230 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 1.6 D 2008 – 2012	109 hp	240 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 D2 2008 – 2012	115 hp	140 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 1.6 DRIVe 2008 – 2012	115 hp	140 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 2.0 D 2008 – 2012	136 hp	240 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 D3 2008 – 2012	150 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 D4 2008 – 2012	177 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 D5 2008 – 2012	180 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 D5 2008 – 2012	180 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo V50 1.8 Flexifuel 2008 – 2012	125 hp	Timing chain	—
Volvo V50 2.0 Flexifuel 2008 – 2012	145 hp	Timing chain	—

Does a Volvo V50 have a timing belt?

Yes, most Volvo V50 engines have timing belts.

There are some engines that have a timing chain instead of a belt, but that is not very common in Volvo V50 engines.

What happens if a timing belt breaks on a Volvo V50?

If the timing belt breaks on your Volvo V50, 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.