When to change the timing belt Volvo S40

The Volvo S40 is a sedan from the Swedish supplier, which was produced from 1996 to 2012. This model was delivered with both petrol and diesel engines. Below is the overview of the timing belt replacement intervals from 1996 onwards. If you do not know which engine your car has, you can enter the license plate number below.

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Petrol variants manufactured between 1996 and 2012

  • Volvo S40 1.6 74 kW = 140 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 10 years.
  • Volvo S40 1.6 77 kW = 120 000 Kilometres or after 8 years maximum.
  • Volvo S40 1.6 80 kW = 160 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 10 years.
  • Volvo S40 1.8 85 kW = 120 000 Kilometres or after 8 years maximum.
  • Volvo S40 1.8 90 kW = 160 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 10 years.
  • Volvo S40 1.8 92 kW = 90 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 6 years.
  • Volvo S40 1.8 92 kW from 2004 = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
  • Volvo S40 2.0 100 kW = 160 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 10 years.
  • Volvo S40 2.0 103 kW = 120 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 6 years.
  • Volvo S40 2.0 107 kW from 2006 = Timing chain. Check and replace if necessary after 10 years.
  • Volvo S40 2.0 T 118 kW = 120 000 Kilometres or after 8 years maximum.
  • Volvo S40 2.0 T 120 kW = 120 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 6 years.
  • Volvo S40 2.4 103 kW = 180 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 10 years. 
  • Volvo S40 2.4 125 kW = 180 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 10 years. 
  • Volvo S40 T4 up to 2000 phase 1 = 120 000 Kilometres or after 8 years maximum.
  • Volvo S40 T4 from 2000 phase 2 = 160 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 10 years.
  • Volvo S40 T5 all variants = 180 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 10 years. 

Diesel Variants manufactured between 1996 and 2012

  • Volvo S40 1.9 TD 66 kW = 120 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 6 years. 
  • Volvo S40 1.9 D 75 kW = 120 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 6 years. 
  • Volvo S40 1.9 D 85 kW = 120 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 6 years. 
  • Volvo S40 1.6 D 80 kW = 240 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 10 years. 
  • Volvo S40 1.6 D2 84 kW = 140 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 10 years. 
  • Volvo S40 2.0 D 80 kW = 240 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 10 years. 
  • Volvo S40 2.4 D 120 kW = 180 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 10 years. 
  • Volvo S40 D3 110 kW = 180 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 10 years. 
  • Volvo S40 D4 130 kW = 180 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 10 years. 
  • Volvo S40 D5 132 kW = 180 000 Kilometres or after a maximum of 10 years. 
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