When to replace timing belt/chain on Volvo V70 I / II / III, XC70 & S80 and does it have a timing belt or chain?

U modelu Volvo V70 I / II / III, XC70 & S80 (1997 – 2016) the timing system depends on the engine: for example 2.0 D3 / D4 / B4 (110 kW / 140 kW / 145 kW) má Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails). The recommended replacement interval is: 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs). Always replace the water pump and coolant together with the timing kit.

How much does a timing kit with water pump cost for Volvo V70 I / II / III, XC70 & S80?

The price of a quality OEM-grade timing kit (INA, Contitech, SKF, Bosch) for Volvo V70 I / II / III, XC70 & S80 ranges between 150 – 380 € (complete timing chain kit with tensioner & guides INA / Febi / SWAG).

Engine Timing Belt/Chain & Water Pump Catalog • Years 1997 – 2016

Timing Belt / Chain Volvo V70 I / II / III, XC70 & S80 – When to Replace Timing Belt / Chain & Water Pump?

Complete timing belt / chain replacement interval overview for Volvo V70 I / II / III, XC70 & S80 by engine code. Find out whether your engine uses a dry timing belt, timing chain or belt-in-oil (Wet-Belt).

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Timing Belt / Chain Specs by Engine for Volvo V70 I / II / III, XC70 & S80 (9 engines):

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Engine & Codes	Timing Type	Replacement Interval	Water Pump & Notes
2.0 D3 / D4 / B4 (110 kW / 140 kW / 145 kW) Codes: D4204T14, D4204T4	Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails)	130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs)	Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: Super Long Life Coolant
2.0 D5 / B5 AWD (165 kW / 173 kW) Codes: D4204T23	Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails)	130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs)	Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: Super Long Life Coolant
2.4 D4 / D5 AWD 5-cylinder (133 kW / 158 kW / 162 kW) Codes: D5244T15, D5244T17	Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails)	130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs)	Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: Super Long Life Coolant
2.5 TDI R5 5-cylinder (65 kW / 75 kW / 111 kW) Codes: AJT, ACV, AUF, AXG, AHY	Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump	90,000 – 120,000 km / 6 years	ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: Super Long Life Coolant
2.5 TDI V6 (110 kW / 114 kW / 120 kW / 132 kW) Codes: AFB, AKN, AYM, BDG, AKE, BAU, BDH	Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump	90,000 – 120,000 km / 6 years	ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: Super Long Life Coolant
1.6 HDi / BlueHDi (68 kW / 73 kW / 88 kW) Codes: 9HR, BHZ, BHY	Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump	150,000 – 180,000 km or max. 7 years (do not exceed; factory 210,000 km limit is too risky!)	ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: Super Long Life Coolant
1.5 BlueHDi (75 kW / 96 kW) Codes: DV5RC, YHZ	Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump	150,000 – 180,000 km or max. 7 years (do not exceed; factory 210,000 km limit is too risky!)	ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: Super Long Life Coolant
2.0 HDi / BlueHDi (100 kW / 110 kW / 130 kW) Codes: RHH, AHX, EHZ	Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump	150,000 – 180,000 km or max. 7 years (do not exceed; factory 210,000 km limit is too risky!)	ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: Super Long Life Coolant
1.2 PureTech (60 kW / 81 kW / 96 kW) Codes: HMZ, HNZ, HNY, HNS	Belt-in-Oil Wet Timing Belt (Wet-Belt)	Max. 60,000 – 100,000 km or 6 years (shortened wet-belt service interval!)	Inspect oil pump pickup strainer at every oil change + replace water pump Coolant: Super Long Life Coolant