VOLVO C30
First generation / First Generation / 2008-2012 / 3-door hatchback / 3-door Hatchback
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2008 VOLVO C30 B4204S3/B4164S4 (MZ)
MZ / B4204S3, B4164S4, D5244T10, D4204T7 / 2008 C30 offered a range of petrol and diesel engines: 1.6L naturally aspirated inline-4 petrol (B4164S4), 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 petrol (B4204S3), 2.4L turbocharged inline-5 diesel (D5244T10), and 1.6L inline-4 diesel (D4204T7). Market-dependent availability.
2009 VOLVO C30 B4164S3/D5244T10 (PCC)
PCC / B4164S3, D5244T10, D5244T15, B4204T5 / 2009 Volvo C30 was available with multiple engines globally: gasoline engines include 1.6L (B4164S3) and 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (B4204T5); diesel options mainly 2.4L inline-5 turbodiesels (D5244T10 and D5244T15) in European markets.
2011 VOLVO C30 B4204S3/B4164S3 (M)
M / B4204S3, B4164S3, D4204T8, D4204T10 / 2011 Volvo C30 offered petrol and diesel inline-4 engines with Volvo Drive-E technology in some markets, including 1.6L and 2.0L turbocharged petrol and 1.6L, 2.0L diesel variants depending on market.
2012 VOLVO C30 B4204S3/B4164T3 (M-Drive P3 platform)
M-Drive P3 platform / B4204S3, B4164T3, D4204T3, D5244T5 / Various inline-4 petrol and diesel turbocharged engines were available worldwide, depending on market. The main petrol engines ranged from 1.6L to 2.5L, and diesels typically 1.6L to 2.4L D5 variants. Engine choice was market dependent.
Codes moteur par année
| Année | Version | Codes moteur | Cylindrée | Système carburant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | technical-profile | B4204S3, B4164S4, D5244T10, D4204T7 | 1596cc to 2435cc | Multi-point fuel injection for petrol; common rail direct injection for diesels |
| 2009 | technical-profile | B4164S3, D5244T10, D5244T15, B4204T5 | 1596 cc (1.6L), 1999 cc (2.0L T5), 2435 cc (2.4L diesel) | Multipoint fuel injection for petrol; common rail direct injection for diesel |
| 2011 | technical-profile | B4204S3, B4164S3, D4204T8, D4204T10 | 1596cc to 1984cc | Multi-point fuel injection (petrol), Common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2012 | technical-profile | B4204S3, B4164T3, D4204T3, D5244T5 | 1596cc to 2495cc (petrol and diesel variants) | Multi-point fuel injection with turbocharging on many variants |
Capacité d’huile par moteur
| Année | Codes moteur | Type d’huile | Capacité d’huile | Fluide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | B4204S3, B4164S4, D5244T10, D4204T7 | Volvo VDS-3 or equivalent fully synthetic 5W-30 | Approx. 4.5 liters service fill with filter change | Volvo recommended automatic transmission fluid; manual transmission uses gear oil |
| 2009 | B4164S3, D5244T10, D5244T15, B4204T5 | Volvo-approved synthetic 5W-30 or 0W-30 | Approximately 4.5 liters service fill - includes oil filter change | Volvo recommended ATF or specified manual gearbox oil |
| 2011 | B4204S3, B4164S3, D4204T8, D4204T10 | Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE 5W-30 or equivalent synthetic oil meeting ACEA A5/B5 | Approx. 4.5L service fill including filter (verify exact figure per engine code) | Volvo AW1 or ATF+4 for automatic transmissions |
| 2012 | B4204S3, B4164T3, D4204T3, D5244T5 | Volvo-approved synthetic 5W-30 or as per market-specific recommendation | Approx. 5.7 liters including filter (service-fill with filter change) for B4204S3 2.0L petrol; varies by engine | Volvo recommended ATF or manual gearbox oil per service manual |
Spécifications techniques
- Moteurs: B4204S3, B4164S4, D5244T10, D4204T7, B4164S3, D5244T15, B4204T5, D4204T8, D4204T10, B4164T3, D4204T3, D5244T5
- Transmissions: 5 or 6-speed manual (market/version dependent), 5-speed automatic (Geartronic), Volvo recommended automatic transmission fluid; manual transmission uses gear oil, 5-speed or 6-speed manual (market-dependent), 5-speed or 6-speed automatic (market-dependent), Volvo recommended ATF or specified manual gearbox oil, 6-speed manual (market-dependent), Volvo AW1 or ATF+4 for automatic transmissions
- Dimensions des pneus: 205/50 R17, 225/45 R17, varies by trim and market, 215/40 R18, 225/40 R18, 215/45 R17, 205/55 R16
- Entraxe: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Couple de roue: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Batterie: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluides et données de service
- Huile moteur: Volvo VDS-3 or equivalent fully synthetic 5W-30 / Volvo-approved synthetic 5W-30 or 0W-30 / Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE 5W-30 or equivalent synthetic oil meeting ACEA A5/B5 / Volvo-approved synthetic 5W-30 or as per market-specific recommendation
- Fluide de transmission: Volvo recommended automatic transmission fluid; manual transmission uses gear oil / Volvo recommended ATF or specified manual gearbox oil / Volvo AW1 or ATF+4 for automatic transmissions / Volvo recommended ATF or manual gearbox oil per service manual
- Liquide de refroidissement: Approx. 7.5 liters / Approximately 7 liters / Approx. 7L (system fill including reserves) / Approx. 7.3 liters
- Liquide de frein: DOT 4 recommended / DOT 4 / DOT4
Problèmes connus
- Timing belt wear requiring careful replacement
- Turbocharger issues on higher-output engines
- PCV valve clogging
- Timing belt wear and regular replacement critical
- Turbocharger issues on high-mileage T5 versions
- Diesel particulate filter (DPF) clogging in diesel models
- Timing belt wear requiring interval replacement
- Electrical sensor faults (e.g., crankshaft position sensor)
- Turbocharger vulnerabilities on some diesel engines
- Timing belt wear and tensioner failure potential near recommended intervals
- Turbocharger issues in high mileage turbo variants
- Electrical gremlins with rear hatch wiring