From 2010 to 2016, the Wales plant assembled the Volvo B6304T4 3.0-liter turbo engine, which was installed in charged versions of several of the company’s models, including the S60, S80, V60, V70, and XC60. A 350 horsepower version of this type of power unit is available under the index B6304T5.
The engines B6304T2, B6324S, and B6324S5 are also part of the SHORT INLINE 6 family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Volvo S60 II (134) in 2010 – 2016;
- Volvo S80 II (124) in 2010 – 2016;
- Volvo V60 I (155) in 2010 – 2016;
- Volvo V70 III (135) in 2010 – 2016;
- Volvo XC60 I (156) in 2010 – 2015;
- Volvo XC70 III (136) in 2010 – 2016.
Specifications
| Production years | 2010-2016 |
| Displacement, cc | 2953 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 304 |
| Torque output, Nm | 440 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 82 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 93.2 |
| Compression ratio | 9.3 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | Dual VCT |
| Turbocharging | twin-scroll |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 6.8 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Volvo S60 T6 2012) — city — highway — combined |
14.5 7.3 9.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~280 000 |
| Weight, kg | 190 |
Disadvantages of the B6304T4 engine
Lubricant consumption is the subject of the majority of owner complaints on specialized forums;
Oil typically seeps from the vicinity of the timing chain cover or beneath the vacuum pump;
An automobile’s oil separator needs to be replaced if there is a loud whistle beneath the hood;
The timing drive’s chain runs for a long time, but the gearbox’s bearings and gears don’t always; the pump and power steering, which are mounted on the same shaft, occasionally need attention blocks.