I just bought an S70 conditional on inspection at a Volvo dealer about 90 miles away. If it passes the inspection, I plan to have the dealer change the timing belt as the car has 77K miles (2K over change recommendation). If the dealer cannot squeeze me in this week, I was wondering how much of a risk I would be taking by driving the car 90 miles where my local Volvo shop can work on it. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks!
Greg

It should be OK to drive the car a few hundred miles until the t-belt is replaced.

BUT, if I were you and the dealer wants to get rid of the car I would have them replace it before I take possesion, because the risk is on you after you drive it. The dealer should be able to find time to do it right away before the sale.

TIP: lok at the built date tag on the door, if the car was built 3/98 or later, then most likely it has a mechanical tensioner and the t-belt does not need replacing until 105K miles along with the tensioner. My '98 v70 was built on 7/98 and came with the '99 engine with the mechanical tensioner.

If the car has a mechanical tensioner and the dealer says, the t-belt does not need replacement until 105k miles, plead ignorance and have them replace the t-belt and tensioner(you pay for the tensioner, of course) and you'll be set for the next 100k miles.
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'88 240, '92 745, '98 v70 John, Tampa Bay

You can drive the car a couple of hundred miles prior to replacing the T Belt.

Have them look at the water pump for any visible leaks etc, as they can do that very easily when replacing the belt.

Make sure you use the t belt replacement as bargaining tool.

77k miles, look for worn leaking shocks, top engine mount bushings (which is a cheap repair), pads rotors, and have the dealer check the drive belts as well.