Volvo XC90: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2004 - 2023)

From 2016 to 2023 the Volvo XC90's 2.0L Turbo engine has a timing belt and is an interference engine.

From 2007 to 2021 the Volvo XC90's 3.2L Straight 6 engine has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

From 2005 to 2011 the Volvo XC90's 4.4L V8 engine has a timing chain and is an interference engine.

From 2003 to 2006 the Volvo XC90's 2.5L Turbocharged Straight 5 engine has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

From 2003 to 2005 the Volvo XC90's 2.9L Turbocharged Straight 6 engine has a timing belt and is a non-interference engine.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Volvo XC90.

Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2016 to 2023	2.0L Turbo, Hybrid	Timing Belt	Interference
2007 to 2014	3.2L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference
2005 to 2011	4.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference
2003 to 2006	2.5L Turbocharged Straight 5	Timing Belt	Non-Interference
2003 to 2005	2.9L Turbocharged Straight 6	Timing Belt	Non-Interference

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

2023 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Volvo XC90 engines have a timing belt and are interference.

2023 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	90k

2022 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Volvo XC90 engines have a timing belt and are interference.

2022 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	90k

2021 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Volvo XC90 engines have a timing belt and are interference.

2021 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	90k

2020 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Volvo XC90 engines have a timing belt and are interference.

2020 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	90k

2019 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Volvo XC90 engines have a timing belt and are interference.

2019 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	90k

2018 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Volvo XC90 engines have a timing belt and are interference.

2018 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	90k

2017 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Volvo XC90 engines have a timing belt and are interference.

2017 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	90k

2016 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Volvo XC90 engines have a timing belt and are interference.

2016 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Hybrid Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	90k
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	90k

2014 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Volvo XC90 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2014 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.2L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2013 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Volvo XC90 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2013 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.2L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2012 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Volvo XC90 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2012 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.2L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2011 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Volvo XC90 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2011 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.2L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2010 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Volvo XC90 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2010 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.2L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2009 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Volvo XC90 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2009 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.2L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2008 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2008 Volvo XC90 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2008 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.2L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2007 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2007 Volvo XC90 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2007 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.2L Straight 6	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2006 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 2.5L Turbocharged Straight 5 Volvo XC90 engines have a timing belt and a non-interference engine while the 2005 4.4L V8 Volvo XC90 engine has a timing chain and is interference.

2006 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.5L Turbocharged Straight 5	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	105k

2005 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 2.5L Turbocharged Straight 5 and 2.9L Turbocharged Straight 6 Volvo XC90 engines have a timing belt and both are non-interference engines while the 2005 4.4L V8 Volvo XC90 engine has a timing chain and is interference.

2005 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.4L V8	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
2.9L Turbocharged Straight 6	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	120k
2.5L Turbocharged Straight 5	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	105k

2004 Volvo XC90 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 2.5L Turbocharged Straight 5 and 2.9L Turbocharged Straight 6 Volvo XC90 engines have a timing belt and both are non-interference engines.

2004 Volvo XC90 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.9L Turbocharged Straight 6	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	120k
2.5L Turbocharged Straight 5	Timing Belt	Non-Interference	105k

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.