S80 I · 1998–2006

Volvo S80 2.4 S80 I · 170 hp (1998 to 2006)

The Volvo S80 2.4 of the S80 I generation uses the B5244S 2.4 petrol engine with 170 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 170 PS / 125 kW
Displacement: 2 435 cm³
Cylinders: 5
Engine code: B5244S 2.4
Period covered: 1998–2006
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 5 speeds

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

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

170 hp (125 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 1998 to 2006.

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In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation. The B5244S 2.4 engine is also fitted to: Volvo S60 (S60 I), Volvo S70 (S70), Volvo V70 (V70 I), Volvo V70 (V70 II).

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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 S80 2.4 S80 I?

The B5244S 2.4 petrol engine (2 435 cc), 170 hp (125 kW).

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Which oil for the Volvo S80 2.4?

A ACEA A5/B5 / Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE-approved oil suited to the B5244S 2.4 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026