Volvo V70 Timing Belt Replacement Interval

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.