It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Volvo V70. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on a Volvo V70.
I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 1997 to 2016.
You will also find information about which engines in V70 that have a timing chain instead of a timing belt.
When should the timing belt be changed on a Volvo V70?
The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your V70.
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 V70 Timing Belt Replacement Interval
Below are some examples of different timing belt replacement intervals. Keep in mind that both mileage and years 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 V70 1997 – 2000
Here you will find intervals for the V70 between the years 1997 and 2000.
Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Year |
Volvo V70 2.0 1997 – 2000 | 126 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V70 2.4 1997 – 2000 | 140 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V70 2.4 1997 – 2000 | 144 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V70 2.4 GLT 1997 – 2000 | 170 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V70 2.5T 1997 – 2000 | 193 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V70 2.5T AWD 1997 – 2000 | 193 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V70 T5 1997 – 2000 | 226 hp | ? | ? |
Volvo V70 2.3 R AWD 1997 – 2000 | 240 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V70 T5 1997 – 2000 | 240 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V70 2.5 TDI 1997 – 2000 | 140 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 8 years |
Volvo V70 2000 – 2004
Here you will find intervals for the V70 between the years 2000 and 2004. This model is called the V70N.
Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Year |
Volvo V70 2.4 2000 – 2004 | 140 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2.4 2000 – 2004 | 170 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2.4T 2000 – 2004 | 200 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2.4T AWD 2000 – 2004 | 200 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2.5T 2000 – 2004 | 210 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 T5 2000 – 2004 | 250 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2.4D 2000 – 2004 | 130 hp | 150 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2.5 TDI 2000 – 2004 | 140 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 D5 2000 – 2004 | 163 hp | 150 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2.4 CNG 2000 – 2004 | 140 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2005 – 2008
Here you will find intervals for the V70 between the years 2005 and 2008. This model is called the V70N.
Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Year |
Volvo V70 2.4 2005 – 2008 | 140 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2.4 2005 – 2008 | 170 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2.5T 2005 – 2008 | 210 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2.5T AWD 2005 – 2008 | 210 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 T5 2005 – 2008 | 260 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2.4D 2005 – 2008 | 126 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2.4D 2005 – 2008 | 163 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 D5 2005 – 2008 | 163 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 D5 2005 – 2008 | 185 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2.4 CNG 2005 – 2008 | 140 hp | 160 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2008 – 2011
Here you will find intervals for V70 between the years 2008 and 2011.
Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Year |
Volvo V70 2.0 2008 – 2011 | 145 hp | Timing chain | — |
Volvo V70 2.5T 2008 – 2011 | 200 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 3.2 2008 – 2011 | 238 hp | Timing chain | — |
Volvo V70 T6 AWD 2008 – 2011 | 286 hp | Timing chain | — |
Volvo V70 1.6D DRIVe 2008 – 2011 | 109 hp | 240 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2.0 D 2008 – 2011 | 136 hp | 240 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 D3 2008 – 2011 | 163 hp | 120 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2.4D 2008 – 2011 | 163 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2.4D 2008 – 2011 | 175 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 D5 2008 – 2011 | 185 hp | 150 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 D5 2008 – 2011 | 205 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 D5 AWD 2008 – 2011 | 205 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2.0 Flexifuel 2008 – 2011 | 145 hp | Timing chain | — |
Volvo V70 2.5T Flexifuel 2008 – 2011 | 200 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2.5T Flexifuel DRIVe 2008 – 2011 | 231 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2011 – 2013
Here you will find intervals for V70 between the years 2011 and 2013.
Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Year |
Volvo V70 1st T4 2011 – 2013 | 180 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 1st T5 2011 – 2013 | 240 hp | ? | ? |
Volvo V70 1st D2 2011 – 2013 | 115 hp | 140 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 1st 1.6 DRIVe 2011 – 2013 | 115 hp | 140 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 1st D3 2011 – 2013 | 136 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 1st D3 2011 – 2013 | 136 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 1st D4 2011 – 2013 | 163 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 1st D5 2011 – 2013 | 215 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 1st T4F 2011 – 2013 | 180 hp | 240 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 1st 2.5T 2011 – 2013 | 231 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2014 – 2016
Here you will find intervals for V70 between the years 2014 and 2016.
Model | Horsepower | Kilometres | Year |
Volvo V70 T4 2014 – 2016 | 180 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 T4 2014 – 2016 | 190 hp | 240 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 T5 2014 – 2016 | 245 hp | ? | ? |
Volvo V70 D2 2014 – 2016 | 115 hp | 140 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 D3 2014 – 2016 | 136 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 D3 2014 – 2016 | 150 hp | 150 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 D4 2014 – 2016 | 163 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 D4 2014 – 2016 | 181 hp | 150 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 D5 2014 – 2016 | 215 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 T4F 2014 – 2016 | 180 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 2.0 Bi-Fuel 2014 – 2016 | 218 hp | 180 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Volvo V70 T5 Bi-Fuel 2014 – 2016 | 245 hp | 240 000 kilometres | 10 years |
Does a Volvo V70 have a timing belt?
Yes, most Volvo V70 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 V70 engines.
What happens if a timing belt breaks on a Volvo V70?
If the timing belt breaks on your Volvo V70, 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.
Do I need to change the water pump while changing the timing belt on a Volvo V70?
You do not have to change it, but most people do it at the same time.
That is because it is easier to change the water pump while you already have taken everything apart.
You have to remove the timing belt to change the water pump so you are saving yourself some time by changing them both at the same time.
The water pump usually needs to be changed sooner or later anyway.