VOLVO V70Timing chain or Belt?

The Volvo V70 is a luxury family car (E-segment in Europe) from the Swedish marque Volvo. It was launched in 1996 as a replacement for the Volvo 850. After 3 generations, the Volvo V60 took over from this model in 2016.

The first generation Volvo V70 was available in standard front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions, with various engines and equipment. A diesel version, called V70 TDI, was offered in some markets. In countries with high taxes on larger displacement engines, special 2.0 L gasoline models were offered. It could also be configured with an optional third row seat, which increased occupant capacity from five to seven, but reduced trunk storage space.

In 1997, Volvo introduced the V70 Cross Country or V70 XC. It was a crossover version of the V70 with standard all-wheel drive and a choice of two engines and gearboxes. The V70 XC had a higher ride height and featured unique exterior features.

The second generation Volvo V70 went on sale in 2000 and was based on the Volvo P2 platform, which shared with the Volvo S60 sedan. It gained in size and also in interiors. In 2005, this model -along with the Cross Country version- received a small facelift, which included changes in the dashboard and optics.

The third generation Volvo V70 went on sale in 2007 and was based on the Volvo P3 platform, which it shared with the second generation Volvo S80. It had more space in the rear seats and a larger cargo volume compared to the previous generation. It was offered with four- and six-cylinder engines, but high-performance V70R models with all-wheel drive were discontinued. After 2011, the V70 ceased to be sold in North America, and the front-wheel-drive version of the XC70 was marketed instead. The V70 and XC70 received a minor facelift in 2012. Finally, the model stopped its production in 2016.

Among its competitors are the Audi A6 Avant, BMW 5 Series Touring, Mercedes E-Class Family, Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo and Jaguar XF Sportbrake.