The 2.0-liter 10-valve Volvo B5202S engine was assembled by the company from 1995 to 2000 and was installed on the basic modifications of such mid-size models as 850, S70, V70. The version of this motor equipped with a catalyst had its own index B5202FS.
The 2.0-liter Modular engine family includes: B4204S, B4204T, B5202S, B5204T, B5204T8.
The engine was installed on:
- Volvo 850 in 1995 – 1996;
- Volvo S70 I (874) in 1996 – 2000;
- Volvo V70 I (875) in 1996 – 2000.
Specifications
| Production years | 1995-2000 |
| Displacement, cc | 1984 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 126 |
| Torque output, Nm | 170 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 10v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 77 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Volvo V70 1998) — city — highway — combined |
13.4 8.1 10.2 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
Disadvantages of the B5202S engine
- This version of the motor is very reliable, there is no electronic choke and phase control;
- The most famous problem is the oil burner due to clogged crankcase ventilation;
- The timing belt may not pass the scheduled 120,000 km, and when it breaks, the valves bend;
- Ignition system components and fuel injectors often require attention here;
- The weak points of the engine also include: the upper support, thermostat, pump and fuel pump.
