From 2012 to 2015, the company produced the 2.0-liter Volvo B5204T8 turbo engine, which was fitted to popular concern models like the V40, S60, or V60 in the T4 modification. This power unit was available in a slightly more potent version with the index B5204T9.
B4204S, B4204T, B5202S, B5204T, and B5204T8 are members of the 2.0-liter Modular engine family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Volvo S60 II (134) in 2012 – 2015;
- Volvo V40 II (525) in 2013 – 2015;
- Volvo V60 I (155) in 2012 – 2015.
Specifications
| Production years | 2012-2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 1984 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 180 |
| Torque output, Nm | 300 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 20v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 77 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | at intake and exhaust |
| Turbocharging | Borg Warner K03 |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Volvo S60 T4 2014) — city — highway — combined |
12.1 6.1 8.3 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~270 000 |
Disadvantages of the B5204T8 engine
This unit frequently overheats as a result of contamination in the radiators’ dense package;
Oil catcher membrane failure is the second most frequent failure.
Here, the timing belt does not always travel the recommended 120,000 km, and when it breaks, the valves bend; an oil burner frequently results from clogged crankcase ventilation or stuck rings;
Camshaft seals and phase regulator couplings are additional weaknesses.