Most of the time that the "pressure test" (do they mean compression test?) fails after installing a new timing belt it is because the belt is installed with the engine out of time. That is, the cam position is not "in synch" with the crankshaft. Valve(s) are open when piston is on compression stroke.

If the belt failure was accompanied by a violent crash noise in the engine bay, one would think the valves had hit the pistons. Not on a B230F engine. (Yes, if a B234F engine.) Usually a non-interference t-belt failure results in immediate stoppage of the engine, all the warning come lights on, and forward progress ends. Is that what you experienced?

Am I correct in assuming that you prefer not to do this job yourself? It is a relatively small job that requires time, tools, parts (belt) and knowledge to get it right. Getting the engine in time is easy, but not so easy to describe to someone who has not been in there looking at the gears and cam lobes and index marks.

I have a friend here in Houston who, in a casual conversation just yesterday, mentioned a shop on Culebra near I-35. It is named "G&G" on 1803 Culebra Road, 210-736-5671, or 210-736-0410 owned by Roger. He has gotten work on a 20-year old BMW there and sez the guy is sharp. Tech is best spoken to in person, has heavy accent, speaks ESL. Friend just spoke to Roger to be sure of the addrews. Go there.

"Rolling" magazine (pub by the VCOA) lists only one shop in SAT, Volvo Center, 210-824-3214 or 800-880-1432. They will give a 10% discount on proof of membership in Volvo Club of America.

Post back for more info, or guidance if you are going to do it yourself.

Good Luck,

Bob

:>)

PS I will add to this post if friend come back with an address in time.