Anyone know (for sure) if a 2000 s40 1.9T is a 'valve bender' i.e. if the timing belt breaks are the valves in danger of being damaged?

I know some cars have this problem and some don't. A non-volvo mechanic told me this car is not a 'valve bender' but I'd like to get some other assurance of that. Thanks in advance for any responses.

leppy

 

Yes it is a Valve bender.
Our shop has repaired many many heads from it.

 

Welcome leppy!

Replace that sucker every 100k miles or so even if it was a clearance engine. It will always break at the worst possible spot and time. Replace the timing belt tensioner and water pump while your in there.