C30 · 2007–2013

Volvo C30 T5 C30 · 230 hp (2007 to 2013)

The Volvo C30 T5 of the C30 generation uses the B5254T 2.5 Turbo petrol engine with 230 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 230 PS / 169 kW
Displacement: 2 521 cm³
Cylinders: 5
Engine code: B5254T 2.5 Turbo
Period covered: 2007–2013
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 6 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

230 hp (169 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2007 to 2013.

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In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The B5254T 2.5 Turbo engine is also fitted to: Volvo C70 (C70 II), Volvo XC70 (V70 XC / XC70 II), Volvo XC90 (XC90 I).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 30,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

30 000 km

12 months

ACEA A5/B5 / Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Volvo C30 T5 C30?

The B5254T 2.5 Turbo petrol engine (2 521 cc), 230 hp (169 kW).

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Which oil for the Volvo C30 T5?

A ACEA A5/B5 / Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE-approved oil suited to the B5254T 2.5 Turbo engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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