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Volvo XC60: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2010 - 2023)

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team


The Volvo XC60s with the 2.0L and 2.5L engines have timing belts while the 3.0L and 3.5L engines have timing chains. All have interference engines.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Volvo XC60.

Volvo XC60 Timing Belt Or Chain
YearEngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-Interference
2015 - 20232.0L, 2.5LTiming BeltInterference
2010 - 20163.0L, 3.2LTiming ChainInterference

Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2023 Volvo XC60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Volvo XC60 models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2023 Volvo XC60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2022 Volvo XC60
2022 Volvo XC60

2022 Volvo XC60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Volvo XC60 models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2022 Volvo XC60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2021 Volvo XC60
2021 Volvo XC60

2021 Volvo XC60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Volvo XC60 models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2021 Volvo XC60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k

2020 Volvo XC60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Volvo XC60 models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2020 Volvo XC60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2019 Volvo XC60
2019 Volvo XC60

2019 Volvo XC60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Volvo XC60 models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2019 Volvo XC60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2018 Volvo XC60
2018 Volvo XC60

2018 Volvo XC60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Volvo XC60 models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2018 Volvo XC60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2017 Volvo XC60
2017 Volvo XC60

2017 Volvo XC60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Volvo XC60 models have a timing belt and an interference engine.

2017 Volvo XC60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2016 Volvo XC60
2016 Volvo XC60

2016 Volvo XC60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L and 2.5L 2016 Volvo XC60 models have a timing belt and an interference engine. The 3.0L 2016 Volvo XC60 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2016 Volvo XC60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.0L V6 TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L Straight 5 TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k

2015 Volvo XC60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2.0L and 2.5L 2015 Volvo XC60 models have a timing belt and an interference engine. The 3.0L and 3.2L 2015 Volvo XC60 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2015 Volvo XC60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.2L Straight 6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.0L V6 TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
2.5L Straight 5 TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. TurbochargedTiming BeltInterference90k

2014 Volvo XC60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 3.0L and 3.2L 2014 Volvo XC60 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2014 Volvo XC60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.2L Straight 6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.0L V6 TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2013 Volvo XC60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 3.0L and 3.2L 2013 Volvo XC60 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2013 Volvo XC60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.2L Straight 6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.0L V6 TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2012 Volvo XC60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 3.0L and 3.2L 2012 Volvo XC60 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2012 Volvo XC60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.2L Straight 6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.0L V6 TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2011 Volvo XC60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 3.0L and 3.2L 2011 Volvo XC60 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2011 Volvo XC60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.2L Straight 6 TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.2L Straight 6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.0L V6 TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime

2010 Volvo XC60 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 3.0L and 3.2L 2010 Volvo XC60 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.

2010 Volvo XC60 Timing Belt Or Chain
EngineBelt Or ChainInterference or Non-InterferenceReplacement Interval (miles)
3.2L Straight 6 TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.2L Straight 6Timing ChainInterferenceLifetime
3.0L V6 TurbochargedTiming ChainInterferenceLifetime
Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge
Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.

Volvo XC60 Belt Or Chain Comparisons By Year