XC90 D5 Timing Belts, Tensioners and Pullies

[frostysnowman]

I have heard elesewhere that XC90s with the D5 engine have a known weakness with respect to the timing belt and associated assembly such that it is advisable to change the belt, tensioners and pullies after 60,000 miles or 5 years which I believe is someway ahead of the date suggested in the service manual.

My vehicle is just beyond this stage of its life. I would like to know if others have experienced early failures with the timing belt and whether good practice suggests that I should have these items replaced now rather than risk costly failure later.

Any advice from those with experience of this would be very helpful.

Thanks.

[pdrvolvo]

just had my t6 done at 65k.the book says 90k but thats way to long in my opinion.far to risky.£273 all in including both pullys(genuine volvo parts).worth it for the peace of mind.

peter.