# 978482 V-Belt | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta v-belt for the MD2030, weighing 0.073 kg and listed for 19 applications across TMD, TAMD and MD engines, superseding part number 966901. The MD2030 marking is the detail that decides it against the other belts carried for these families.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta TMD22B
-   Volvo Penta TAMD22P-B
-   Volvo Penta MD2010
-   Volvo Penta MD2010B
-   Volvo Penta MD2010-C
-   Volvo Penta MD2010-D
-   Volvo Penta MD2020
-   Volvo Penta MD2020B
-   Volvo Penta MD2020-C
-   Volvo Penta MD2020-D
-   Volvo Penta MD2030
-   Volvo Penta MD2030B
-   Volvo Penta MD2030-C
-   Volvo Penta MD2030-D
-   Volvo Penta MD2040
-   Volvo Penta MD2040B
-   Volvo Penta MD2040-C
-   Volvo Penta MD2040-D
-   Volvo Penta MD22P

-   **Engine Family:** TMD, TAMD, MD

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   For the MD2030
-   Fits 19 applications across TMD, TAMD and MD engines
-   0.073 kg
-   Supersedes 966901

## 🔌 Function

Carries drive from the crankshaft pulley to an engine-driven accessory such as the alternator or a circulation pump.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Squealing from the front of the engine on start-up or under load
-   Charge warning light flickering, or the alternator falling behind
-   Cracks across the back of the belt, or glazed and shiny flanks
-   Black belt dust building up under the pulleys
-   Belt turned over in the groove or thrown off the pulley

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Belt 978739 in this listing is marked MD2040 with an extra alternator, and 978460 covers the same three families unmarked — check which applies to your engine
-   Check the pulley grooves for wear and misalignment while the belt is off

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### OEM Supersession Chain

-   978482 → Supersedes 966901 → Supersedes 3580372

### OEM / Related Numbers

-   966901 earlier number superseded by this part
-   3580372 earlier number superseded by this part

## 📦 Condition

-   Genuine Volvo Penta part
-   Brand new
-   Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 54.57 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Belts, Pulleys & Tensioners
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 54.57 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 978482 V-Belt | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/978482-v-belt-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06