What year did volvo stop having timing belts - 2006 Volvo S40

You mean the transmission fluid should be changed? Yes, every 60k miles or 100km, the transmission fluid should be drained and refilled. Dealership charges probably around US dollars $189.99. If you are talking about having the timing belt changed, then no, the mileage is still low enough and I bet that it is fine. You can pull back the plastic cover on the side of the engine and look at the timing belt yourself. It's actually very quite simple to do. If it looks black and not faded, it should be fine. BUT, if there are tiny cracks in it or the belt itself is starting to shred, CHANGE IT IMMEDIATELY! Hope this helps. Owners manual for Volvos say that the timing belt should be changed every 60k/100km, but Ive had Volvos all growing up and 99% of Volvo Mechanics say that the belts can go at least 100k/160km. My 2004 Volvo S60 2.5T AWD went 128,500 miles and 10 years before my Volvo Mechanic said it was time. It all depends on several different factors, but realistically, you probably will be fine for another 25km at least.

Real general time frame would be about 5 years but this really should be done by inspection. Look at the belt for uneven wear, signs of fraying, normal wear, checking or cracking of the belt. Take a look at a new belt for comparison and most auto stores have a display of what to look for.

I believe it's every 80k. Just do it if you don't know when it was done last , these are non-tolerence motors and you will do damage to the valves if you break the belt in motion.

you have a tinimg belt, you can get a kit from IPD VOLVO in OREGON or AUTOHAUZ AZ for hundreds less than the dealer and then take it into your volvo dealer and have them install it, IPD will have the origional volvo parts, you want to do this at 120,000 mi, and make sure, make certain!!! you change the water pump and the timing belt idler pulley, dont cheap out or your might DESTROY the motor!

Do it at 60,000 miles, it is cheaper than a damaged engine-Volvo had different recommendations:
All models - 1999MY: Replacement of timing belt and tensioner every 80,000 miles or 8 years.
1,6/1,8/2,0 - 2000-01MY: Replacement of timing belt and tensioner at the following intervals:
90,000 miles/8 years.
186,000 miles/16 years.
1,9T/2,0T - 2000MY: Replacement of timing belt and tensioner at the following intervals:
66,000 miles/6 years.
138,000 miles/12 years.
210,000 miles/18 years.
2,0T - 2001MY: Replacement of timing belt and tensioner at the following intervals:
90,000 miles/8 years.
186,000 miles/16 years.
All models - 2002MY : Replacement of timing belt and tensioner every 96,000 miles or 8 years.
The previous use and service history of the vehicle must always be taken into account.

I would replace it as soon as possible. 105k is kind of pushing it. No later than 90k.

Belt on the outside, little chain inside. Change every 240k km or 10 years.

Click on the following free direct Link. It has the Timing: Belt and Mark Diagrams for your 1998 Volvo V70. Plus additional Instructional and Directional Diagrams.

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http://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_information/year/1998/make/volvo/model/v70/1998_volvo_v70_timing_belt_diagram_marks.htm

Sorry for the delay.
I am personally going back to answer your unanswered question. I do not know if you still need the answer, but I am going to answer it in case you still do.

Click on the following direct Link. It has the Timing Belt/MARK(S) Diagrams that you will need, complete with Instructional and Directional Diagrams.

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Hallo Markmac945,

I've been a Volvo Service worker for about a year and seen lot of these Volvo's. It's true that if the timingsbelt snaps the engine wil be ruined. It would be wise (seen that the service history isn't there) to change the belt if your not sure it happend. I life in the Netherland and because we have cars with a KM-dile, i don't know if this is any help but; timings belts in Europe sould be changed at 120.000 KM. How manny miles that is, well I just don't know. The engine in your Volvo is an B21 or B23. Both timing belts have to be changed at 120.000KM. But for the price (being a easy timing belt change) I sure change the timing belt. Than you'll be sure that everything is in good order.