From 2006 to 2012, the company produced the 2.0-liter 16-valve Volvo B4204S3 engine, which was used in the C30, S40, and V50 models on the Focus 2 platform as well as the S80 sedan. Such a motor was essentially a copy of the AODA power unit, as was its FlexiFuel version B4204S4.
The Ford engine lineup consists of B4164S3, B4164T, B4184S11, and B4204T6.
The engine was mounted on:
- Volvo C30 I (533) in 2006 – 2012;
- Volvo S40 II (544) in 2006 – 2012;
- Volvo S80 II (124) in 2006 – 2010;
- Volvo V50 I (545) in 2006 – 2012;
- Volvo V70 III (135) in 2007 – 2010.
Specifications
| Production years | 2006-2012 |
| Displacement, cc | 1999 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 145 |
| Torque output, Nm | 185 – 190 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 87.5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 83.1 |
| Compression ratio | 10.8 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Volvo C30 2008) — city — highway — combined |
10.2 5.8 7.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
Disadvantages of the B4204S3 engine
The most well-known issue with this motor is the oil burner because of rings;
Swirl flaps that are constantly jammed in the intake rank second in terms of mass; idle speeds frequently float here, and the electric throttle is typically to blame;
Low-quality fuel causes the fuel pump or fuel pressure regulator to malfunction;
The timing chain and phase regulator frequently need to be replaced after 200,000 kilometers.