2004 S60 Timing belt effect on Power Steering question?

[Ricarondo]

Hello,

I am a new to Volvo since last month. I would like to know if the Steering wheel may be affected for having an old timing belt. 140K miles. I read owner's manual it states the Steering should be softer when the car moves at lower pace, and should be harder once you are moving fast eg. 40 miles/hr.

I noticed the power steering is hard to move when you are approaching to stop. Eg. During parking.

Thank you in advance pals.

R.

[Homebrand]

The timing belt is separate to the serpentine/accessories belt.

If your timing belt is 140k miles old it is well due for replacement.
I find my steering is firmer when parking. Not hard just firmer, but this is more to do with the dynamics of a tyre not rotating whilst moving the wheel or moving very slowly.
My s60 is not super light steering but certainly not hard.