Volvo B4184S11
The main problems are floating revolutions, which are difficult to get rid of.
Volvo C30 engines
The Volvo C30 is a Swedish hatchback compact car. Produced by Volvo between 2006 and 2013 at the Belgian plant in Ghent. In the production of the model, the Ford C1 platform was used. The car has a front-wheel drive configuration and various petrol and diesel configurations. Each production year, about 70 thousand cars were produced. More than half of them were supplied to the European market, the rest to the countries of North America.
The Volvo C30 was offered with 8 engines between 2006 and 2013 (5 petrol, 3 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.6 to 2.5 liters, power output from 100 to 220 hp. 3 use a timing chain and 6 a timing belt. 4 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Volvo D4162T (about 400,000 km).
Volvo C30 engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo C30 I (533) 2006–2013 | |||||||
| Volvo D4164T | 2006–2010 | 1.6 L R4 | 109 hp | diesel, turbo | chain + belt | 3.75 L | ~300,000 km |
| Volvo B4204S3 | 2006–2012 | 2.0 L R4 | 145 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~350,000 km |
| Volvo B4184S11 | 2006–2009 | 1.8 L R4 | 125 hp | petrol | chain | 4.3 L | ~330,000 km |
| Volvo B4164S3 | 2006–2011 | 1.6 L R4 | 100 hp | petrol | belt | 4.1 L | ~320,000 km |
| Volvo B5254T3 | 2006–2008 | 2.5 L R5 | 220 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 5.8 L | ~280,000 km |
| Volvo B5244S4 | 2006–2010 | 2.4 L R5 | 170 hp | petrol | belt | 5.8 L | ~370,000 km |
| Volvo D4162T | 2010–2012 | 1.6 L R4 | 114 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 3.9 L | ~400,000 km |
| Volvo D5204T | 2010–2013 | 2.0 L R5 | 177 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 5.9 L | ~300,000 km |
Volvo C30 engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Volvo C30?
Volvo C30 I (533) (2006–2013): Volvo D4164T, Volvo B4204S3, Volvo B4184S11, Volvo B4164S3, Volvo B5254T3, Volvo B5244S4, Volvo D4162T and Volvo D5204T.
Which Volvo C30 engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Volvo C30 engines are: Volvo D4162T — about 400,000 km; Volvo B5244S4 — about 370,000 km; Volvo B4204S3 — about 350,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Volvo C30 engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Volvo B4164S3 — 4.1 L (5W-30); Volvo B4184S11 — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volvo B4204S3 — 4.3 L (5W-30); Volvo B5244S4 — 5.8 L (5W-30); Volvo B5254T3 — 5.8 L (5W-30); Volvo D4162T — 3.9 L (5W-30); Volvo D4164T — 3.75 L (5W-30); Volvo D5204T — 5.9 L (0W-30).
Does the Volvo C30 have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Volvo B4184S11, Volvo B4204S3 and Volvo D4164T; timing belt: Volvo B4164S3, Volvo B5244S4, Volvo B5254T3, Volvo D4162T, Volvo D4164T and Volvo D5204T. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Volvo C30 available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Volvo D4162T, Volvo D4164T and Volvo D5204T.
Engine details
Volvo B5244S4
The main thing here is to monitor the condition of the timing belt, since when it breaks, the valves bend.
Volvo B5254T3
Most often, owners on specialized forums complain about failures in the phase control system.
Volvo B4164S3
This is a simple and reliable engine, but it really does not like low-quality fuel.
Volvo D4164T
On engines of the first years of production, camshaft cams quickly wore out.
Volvo B4204S3
The most famous problem of this motor is the oil burner due to the occurrence of rings.
Volvo D5204T
This is a modern CR diesel with 1800 bar piezo injectors and a diesel particulate filter.
Volvo D4162T
The main owner problems are caused by regular oil and antifreeze leaks.
Models with the same engines
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