I bought my 2011 C30 new a couple years ago and I currently have 101k miles on it. I received a note in the mail from my dealer that I should have the timing belt changed. I know this is a common thing, but it's almost $1000 to have it done, and I don't have a lot of spare change laying around (2 kids in college doesn't help).
So I'm wondering if this is as pressing as they are making it seem or if I can put it off for a while. I have maintained the rest of the car to the nines and use synthetic oil. I know that's irrelevant to the topic, but I just want to clarify that I'm not slacking on regular maintenance.

 

It isn't due until 120k. Not sure why they are sending that notice so early.

 

mine is 2012, some say change belt at 10 years.yes?

 

Yes, yours is likely due at 10 years or 120K miles whichever comes first. Its also a good idea to replace the serpentine (accessory drive) belt and have the idlers inspected and replaced as needed. Not uncommon for a failed accessory or idler to tear the serpentine belt, which in turn can wack the timing belt. Finally your shop may upsell you to also replace the water pump. Volvo OEM pumps are very stout and generally don't need to be replaced at 120K miles (I've never had one fail or replaced on either of my Volvos). I'd probably do it at the 240K service :-)

See: https://cdn.volvotechinfo.com/upload...ltInterval.pdf

To confirm your engine model, there's a sticker on the timing belt cover that will say something like B5254T5. To note all the Volvo 5s have a timing belt, most 6s have a timing chain (no service required). You can also use a VIN decoder or count coils :-)

 

looks like my tech will do this for me , i will order the belts and water pump likely as it comes in the kit
The dealer quote 1500.Not doing that,