XC60 D5 auxiliary belt failure

GPEMK · Nov 18th, 2023, 16:01

Hi,
I have a 2016 XC60 D5 that has done 87,000 miles.
The auxiliary belt has failed for the third time, having lasted less than 18 months. Previous replacements have been Volvo supplied and fitted and both lasted less 18 months.
Is there anything, other than bad luck, which might be leading to such premature failure.
Many thanks,
Martin

Clan · Nov 18th, 2023, 16:27

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Originally Posted by GPEMK

Hi,
I have a 2016 XC60 D5 that has done 87,000 miles.
The auxiliary belt has failed for the third time, having lasted less than 18 months. Previous replacements have been Volvo supplied and fitted and both lasted less 18 months.
Is there anything, other than bad luck, which might be leading to such premature failure.
Many thanks,
Martin

there must be a problem this is far from normal. has the alternator pulley one way clutch seized? It should slip when you turn it in one direction and should drive in the opposite direction.. if it is seized there can be severe vibrations straining the belt.. The Aux belt change interval is 54000 miles or 10 years which ever comes first..

IainG · Nov 18th, 2023, 19:04

Hi

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The auxiliary belt has failed for the third time, having lasted less than 18 months. Previous replacements have been Volvo supplied and fitted and both lasted less 18 months.

If Volvo have fitted them, I would be tempted to go back to them for an explanation. Surely they must check the basics before fitting the belt and tensioner??

Ulrikas PA · Nov 18th, 2023, 19:30

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Originally Posted by IainG

Hi

If Volvo have fitted them, I would be tempted to go back to them for an explanation. Surely they must check the basics before fitting the belt and tensioner??

Definitely !

GrahamBrown1 · Nov 18th, 2023, 22:20

Must be the luckiest owner of a Volvo if after 3 belt failures it hasn’t made its way round the crank and pulled the cam belt out!

GPEMK · Nov 19th, 2023, 09:05

I will certainly raise the problem with Volvo, although last time they assured me that all was in order.
I do feel very fortunate that the breakage has not caused damage but just inconvenience.
One failure was at such a low speed that the belt was still on the pulley when the breakdown technician inspected the vehicle.
The other two failures were only noticed when the warning about the battery not charging came on s few moments after starting the car which was parked.

Nov 18th, 2023, 16:01	#1
GPEMK Junior Member Last Online: May 7th, 2024 21:34 Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: London	XC60 D5 auxiliary belt failure Hi, I have a 2016 XC60 D5 that has done 87,000 miles. The auxiliary belt has failed for the third time, having lasted less than 18 months. Previous replacements have been Volvo supplied and fitted and both lasted less 18 months. Is there anything, other than bad luck, which might be leading to such premature failure. Many thanks, Martin

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GPEMK Junior Member Last Online: May 7th, 2024 21:34 Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: London	I will certainly raise the problem with Volvo, although last time they assured me that all was in order. I do feel very fortunate that the breakage has not caused damage but just inconvenience. One failure was at such a low speed that the belt was still on the pulley when the breakdown technician inspected the vehicle. The other two failures were only noticed when the warning about the battery not charging came on s few moments after starting the car which was parked.

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