I think we're talking cross purposes, I'm not suggesting the schedule states replace the tensioner each & every 54k (albeit we're all in agreement it's sensible to do so), I'm suggesting the scheduled replacement at 108k surely only applies once you have had the original replaced, and that it should be replaced either upon recall (or by 54k miles latest, or something along those lines). Newbies reading this post up to the point I chimed in could have come away thinking their original tensioner can run for 108k, and that just didn't sound correct to me.
Clan, I was sure it is the tensioner and not the belt which is the primary cause based on Volvo issuing four recalls specifically for tensioner failure, see below. Or maybe I'm missing something. I thought they had redesigned it several times to address the problem?
AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT MAY DETACH
Recall number
R/2010/033
Recall date
01-04-2010
Recall type
Safety recall
Reason for recall
The Auxiliary Belt Tensioner may fail resulting in loss of Power Assisted Steering and loss of Drive
ENGINE MAY LOOSE DRIVE AND POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE.
Recall number
R/2011/175
Recall date
23-12-2011
Recall type
Safety recall
Reason for recall
The auxiliary drive belt tensioner may fail. This can lead to loss of steering power assistance and a slight possibility of loss of drive should the drive belt or tensioner invade the cambelt area.
LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE
Recall number
R/2013/140
Recall date
28-11-2013
Recall type
Safety recall
Reason for recall
The auxiliary drive belt tensioner can suffer from premature wear which may cause it to fail. This can lead to loss of steering power assistance and a slight possibility of loss of drive should the drive belt or tensioner invade the cambelt area.
ENGINE MAY LOOSE DRIVE AND POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE.
Recall number
R/2010/058
Recall date
26-05-2010
Recall type
Safety recall
Reason for recall
The auxiliary drive belt tensioner may fail. This can lead to loss of steering power assistance and a slight possibility of loss of drive should the drive belt or tensioner invade the cambelt area.(and I do agree that it you may as well do it anyway given the low price of the part),
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