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Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 2h30–4h00 ~250–400£
Estimated time 2h30–4h00
Estimated labour cost ~250–400£
Difficulty Very technical
Vehicles
XC60 2009-2017 22
  • 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T14)
  • 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T16)
  • 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T17)
  • 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T5)
  • D3 (DRIVe) Diesel (D5204T2)
  • D3 Diesel (D4204T4)
  • D3 Diesel (D5204T3)
  • D3 Diesel (D5204T7)
  • D4 AWD Diesel (D5244T12)
  • D4 AWD Diesel (D5244T21)
  • D4 Diesel (D4204T14)
  • D4 Diesel (D4204T5)
  • D5 AWD Diesel (D5244T15)
  • D5 AWD Diesel (D5244T20)
  • D5 AWD Diesel (D5244T22)
  • D5 AWD Diesel (D5244T23)
  • D5 Diesel (D5244T10)
  • D5 Diesel (D5244T11)
  • D5 Diesel (D5244T4)
  • T5 AWD Petrol (B5254T12)
  • T5 Petrol (B4204T11)
  • T6 Petrol (B4204T9)
XC60 2018-2025 27
  • B4 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D420T8)
  • B4 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B420T6)
  • B5 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D420T2)
  • B5 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B420T2)
  • B5 Polestar MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D420T2P)
  • B6 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B420T)
  • D3 Diesel (D4204T4)
  • D4 Diesel (D4204T14)
  • D4 Diesel (D4204T7)
  • D4 Polestar Diesel (D4204T14P)
  • D5 Diesel (D4204T23)
  • D5 Polestar Diesel (D4204T23P)
  • T4 Petrol (B4204T31)
  • T4 Polestar Petrol (B4204T31P)
  • T5 Momentum Petrol (B4204T23)
  • T5 Petrol (B4204T26)
  • T5 Polestar Petrol (B4204T26P)
  • T6 Petrol (B4204T27)
  • T6 Petrol (B4204T29)
  • T6 Polestar Petrol (B4204T29P)
  • T6 Recharge Electricity,Petrol (B4204T46)
  • T6 Recharge Electricity,Petrol (B4204T52)
  • T8 Recharge Electricity,Petrol (B4204T56)
  • T8 Twin Engine / Recharge Electricity,Petrol (B4204T34)
  • T8 Twin Engine / Recharge Electricity,Petrol (B4204T34P)
  • T8 Twin Engine / Recharge Electricity,Petrol (B4204T35)
  • T8 Twin Engine / Recharge Electricity,Petrol (B4204T48)
Renew the timing belt 2h30–4h00
Renew the timing belt kit 3h00–5h00
Renew the timing belt kit and the coolant pump 5h00–6h00

What is the function of a Volvo XC60 timing belt?

The timing belt synchronises the rotation of the camshaft(s) with the crankshaft, ensuring that the inlet and exhaust valves open and close at precisely the right moment. It may also drive other components such as the high-pressure fuel pump or the water pump.

When should you change the Volvo XC60 timing belt?

The replacement interval varies greatly between manufacturers, typically between 60,000 and 240,000 km or 4 to 10 years, whichever comes first. Always respect the time-based interval even if the mileage has not been reached.

What happens if the Volvo XC60 timing belt breaks?

On interference engines (the vast majority of modern engines), a broken timing belt causes the pistons to strike the open valves, resulting in bent valves, damaged pistons, and potentially a destroyed engine. Repair costs can reach several thousand euros. Preventive replacement is critical.

Is it difficult to change the Volvo XC60 timing belt?

Difficulty level 5/5: very technical, requiring specialist tools (crankshaft and camshaft locking tools specific to your engine, tensioner tools, torque wrench) and precise knowledge of timing marks. Incorrect installation can cause severe engine damage. Recommended for experienced mechanics only.

2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
XC60 2009-2017 2009-2017 2.0 Turbo Petrol (B4204T6), 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T14), 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T16), 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T17), 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T5), 3.2 Petrol (B6324S), 3.2 Petrol (B6324S5), D3 (DRIVe) Diesel (D5204T2), D3 Diesel (D4204T4), D3 Diesel (D5204T3), D3 Diesel (D52… Diesel, Petrol
XC60 2018-2025 2018-2025 B4 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D420T8), B4 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B420T6), B5 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D420T2), B5 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B420T2), B5 Polestar MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D420T2P), B6 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B420T), D3 Diesel (D4204T4), D4 Diesel (D4204T14), D4 Diesel (… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol