Timing belt intervals for Volvo

Engine Recommended Interval
1.9L*
Timing belt and tensioner 105,000 Miles.

2.1L*
(11)

2.3L* (B23)
(11)

2.3L* 4-Cyl. (B230, B230F & B230FT)
(55)

2.3L* 4-Cyl. (B234)
(48)

2.3L* 5-Cyl.
(39)

2.4L* 5-Cyl. Gasoline
(39)

2.4L* Diesel
75,000 Miles.

2.5L* 5 Cyl.
Timing Belt & Tensioner Every 120,000 Miles

2.8L*
Timing belt and tensioner 105,000 Miles.

2.9L*
(45)

* - Interference engine.

(11) - On 1985 & prior models, replace at 40,000 mile intervals. On 1986-94 models, replace at 50,000 mile interval. On 1995 & later models, replacement at 70,000 miles is recommended but not required, but the belt should be replaced at 100,000 miles (if not replaced previously).

(39) - On 1993 & models prior models, replace timing belt every 50,000 miles. On 1994-98 models, replace belt & tensioner every 70,000 miles. On 1999-2003 models, replace timing belt & tensioner every 105,000 miles. On 2004-08 models, timing belt & tensioner every 120,000 miles.

(45) - On 1992 & prior models, replace every 20,000 miles. On 1993-94 models, replace every 60,000 miles. On 1995-98 models, replace every 70,000 miles. On 1999 & later models, replace timing belt & tensioner every 105,000 miles.

(48) - On 1992 & prior models, inspect at 5,000 miles, replace at 50,000 miles with follow up inspection 5,000 miles later. On 1993 & later engines, replace every 50,000 miles.

(55) - On 1991 & prior B230F engines & 1994 B230FT engines less EGR, inspect at 5,000 miles, replace at 50,000 miles with a follow-up inspection 5,000 miles later. On 1992-94 B230F engines & 1994 B230FT engines w/EGR, inspect at 10,000 miles, replace at 50,000 miles with a follow-up inspection 10,000 miles later. On 1995 & later models, replacement at 70,000 miles is recommended but not required, but the belt should be replaced at 100,000 miles (if not replaced previously).