The 2.0-liter 16-valve Volvo B4204S3 engine was produced by the concern from 2006 to 2012 and was installed on models on the Focus 2 platform, that is, the C30, S40 and V50, as well as the S80 sedan. Such a motor and its FlexiFuel version B4204S4 were essentially clones of the AODA power unit.
The Ford engine line includes: B4164S3, B4164T, B4184S11 and B4204T6.
The engine was installed 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 famous problem of this motor is the oil burner due to the occurrence of rings;
- In second place in terms of mass are always jamming swirl flaps in the intake;
- Also, idle speeds often float here and the electric throttle is usually to blame;
- The fuel pump or fuel pressure regulator fails from low-quality fuel;
- After 200 thousand kilometers, the timing chain and phase regulator often require replacement.
