Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Replacement Interval

It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Volvo XC90. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on a Volvo XC90.

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 Volvo XC90 that have a timing chain instead of a timing belt.

When should the timing belt be changed on a Volvo XC90?

The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your Volvo XC90.

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 XC90 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.

Volvo XC90 2003 – 2006

Here you will find intervals for the Volvo XC90 between the years 2003 and 2006.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD 2003 – 2006	210 hp	160 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 2003 – 2006	272 hp	160 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo XC90 4.4 V8 AWD 2003 – 2006	315 hp	Timing chain	—
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD 2003 – 2006	163 hp	160 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD 2003 – 2006	185 hp	150 000 kilometres	10 years

Volvo XC90 2007 – 2014

Here you will find intervals for the Volvo XC90 between the years 2007 and 2014.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Volvo XC90 3.2 AWD 2007 – 2014	238 hp	?	?
Volvo XC90 4.4 V8 AWD 2007 – 2014	315 hp	Timing chain	—
Volvo XC90 D3 2007 – 2014	163 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo XC90 D4 2007 – 2014	163 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD 2007 – 2014	185 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD 2007 – 2014	200 hp	180 000 kilometres	10 years

Volvo XC90 2015 – 2020

Here you will find intervals for the Volvo XC90 between the years 2015 and 2020.

Model	Horsepower	Kilometres	Years
Volvo XC90 T5 AWD 2015 – 2020	250 hp	Timing chain	—
Volvo XC90 T5 AWD 2015 – 2020	254 hp	240 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 2015 – 2020	310 hp	240 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 2015 – 2020	320 hp	Timing chain	—
Volvo XC90 D4 2015 – 2020	190 hp	150 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo XC90 D4 AWD 2015 – 2020	190 hp	150 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD 2015 – 2020	225 hp	150 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo XC90 D5 AWD 2015 – 2020	235 hp	240 000 kilometres	10 years
Volvo XC90 T8 TwEn AWD 2015 – 2020	392 hp	240 000 kilometres	10 years