Cost of a timing belt and water pump change on an S70

v6en · May 11th, 2022, 22:39

Hi there, I believe this is a pretty time consuming and therefore costly job. Been quoted £530 by a garage I trust implicitly and have used for 20 odd years - non Volvo.

Can I ask if that seems to be in the ballpark figure for independent Volvo garages? Don't have any near me and the dealership I phoned for a quote hasn't called me back 😬.

Alpine · May 11th, 2022, 23:14

I paid £365 for mine recently, non-Volvo mechanic who works for himself

XC90Mk1 · May 12th, 2022, 06:55

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Originally Posted by v6en

Hi there, I believe this is a pretty time consuming and therefore costly job. Been quoted £530 by a garage I trust implicitly and have used for 20 odd years - non Volvo.

Can I ask if that seems to be in the ballpark figure for independent Volvo garages? Don't have any near me and the dealership I phoned for a quote hasn't called me back 😬.

I think you will be suprised at how cheap volvo sometimes are. I doubt it would cost anything like that for a belt replacement at Volvo.

The water pump on mine (I did my D5 XC90 myself) was like new. No erosion, no sock etc etc and it does seem the water pumps have a very good service life.

Having done the job myself that sounds like a lot. I assume this is using genuine Volvo parts?

Only thing is, at what price do you put your own comfort? If you are really happy with the person then maybe swallow the cost.

Familyman 90 · May 12th, 2022, 07:28

You don't say what engine you have, but its not an especially involved or difficult job on any of the 5 pot motors.

It was only £400 without the pump on my D5 at the dealer. Chuck in the cost of a pump and a little more labour and youre looking about the same price youve been quoted for a dealer to do it, and a lifetime guarantee on the parts.

At the price youve been given I can see little incentive for taking them up on their kind offer.

CosmicBike · May 12th, 2022, 08:24

If they are replacing the water pump and the tension pulley and they are using genuine Volvo parts then it's still a bit steep. They should also be replacing the aux drive belt at the same time as good practice.
It's not a difficult job, took me a few hours do do mine without changing the water pump, most of which was spent trying to lash together a tool for pulling the tensioner off and locking it!

Luxobarge · May 12th, 2022, 09:09

As above, a bit on the steep side. IMHO you want them to include new tensioners and idlers, but question the waterpump, these have a VERY long service life and if the existing one is an original Volvo part and is running smoothly with no leaks I'd leave it, which will also cut the cost a bit.

Clan · May 12th, 2022, 15:00

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Originally Posted by v6en

Hi there, I believe this is a pretty time consuming and therefore costly job. Been quoted £530 by a garage I trust implicitly and have used for 20 odd years - non Volvo.

Can I ask if that seems to be in the ballpark figure for independent Volvo garages? Don't have any near me and the dealership I phoned for a quote hasn't called me back 😬.

Independent non volvo garages are charging as near volvo prices as they dare get these days . prices of everything are going up too as we all know .

XC90Mk1 · May 12th, 2022, 15:49

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Originally Posted by Clan

Independent non volvo garages are charging as near volvo prices as they dare get these days . prices of everything are going up too as we all know .

When speaking to a Volvo dealership recently they stated that often independents are using them. Customer pays and they indi sends off to Volvo.

I think Volvo are often cheaper than people think.

griston64 · May 12th, 2022, 15:59

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Originally Posted by v6en

Hi there, I believe this is a pretty time consuming and therefore costly job. Been quoted £530 by a garage I trust implicitly and have used for 20 odd years - non Volvo.

Can I ask if that seems to be in the ballpark figure for independent Volvo garages? Don't have any near me and the dealership I phoned for a quote hasn't called me back 😬.

Try Volvomax in Springboig ( outskirts of Glasgow ) Dougie is a Volvo man and his prices are very reasonable

Phone can be busy but it's worth the wait

Clan · May 12th, 2022, 21:14

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Originally Posted by XC90Mk1

When speaking to a Volvo dealership recently they stated that often independents are using them. Customer pays and they indi sends off to Volvo.

I think Volvo are often cheaper than people think.

The national Volvo labour rate is round about £100 + vat , there are regional variations though .

May 11th, 2022, 22:39	#1
v6en Master Member Last Online: May 24th, 2023 23:30 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lanark	Cost of a timing belt and water pump change on an S70 Hi there, I believe this is a pretty time consuming and therefore costly job. Been quoted £530 by a garage I trust implicitly and have used for 20 odd years - non Volvo. Can I ask if that seems to be in the ballpark figure for independent Volvo garages? Don't have any near me and the dealership I phoned for a quote hasn't called me back 😬.

May 11th, 2022, 23:14	#2
Alpine Senior Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 08:14 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leeds	I paid £365 for mine recently, non-Volvo mechanic who works for himself __________________ Phil '98 V70 2.5T (manual '99MY)

May 12th, 2022, 07:28	#4
Familyman 90 The Brit Brick Last Online: Aug 13th, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Warwickshire	You don't say what engine you have, but its not an especially involved or difficult job on any of the 5 pot motors. It was only £400 without the pump on my D5 at the dealer. Chuck in the cost of a pump and a little more labour and youre looking about the same price youve been quoted for a dealer to do it, and a lifetime guarantee on the parts. At the price youve been given I can see little incentive for taking them up on their kind offer. __________________ *2005 C70 2.4T Collection convertible. 40,000 mile sunny day toy.*

May 12th, 2022, 08:24	#5
CosmicBike Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:48 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Surrey	If they are replacing the water pump and the tension pulley and they are using genuine Volvo parts then it's still a bit steep. They should also be replacing the aux drive belt at the same time as good practice. It's not a difficult job, took me a few hours do do mine without changing the water pump, most of which was spent trying to lash together a tool for pulling the tensioner off and locking it! __________________ 1993 240 Torslanda (Sold) 1998 V70 R (daily) 1986 Ford Capri (on-going roadworthy project) 2007 Ford Galaxy (dog lugger) Previous XC90 x 2, V70 x 2

May 12th, 2022, 09:09	#6
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:26 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	As above, a bit on the steep side. IMHO you want them to include new tensioners and idlers, but question the waterpump, these have a VERY long service life and if the existing one is an original Volvo part and is running smoothly with no leaks I'd leave it, which will also cut the cost a bit. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

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