XC90 I · 2002–2006

Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD XC90 I · 210 hp (2002 to 2006)

The Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD of the XC90 I generation uses the B5254T 2.5 Turbo petrol engine with 210 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 210 PS / 154 kW
Displacement: 2 521 cm³
Cylinders: 5
Engine code: B5254T 2.5 Turbo
Period covered: 2002–2006
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

210 hp (154 kW), all-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2002 to 2006.

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In the range

It is the only petrol version of this generation. The B5254T 2.5 Turbo engine is also fitted to: Volvo C30 (C30), Volvo C70 (C70 II), Volvo XC70 (V70 XC / XC70 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 XC90 2.5T AWD XC90 I?

The B5254T 2.5 Turbo petrol engine (2 521 cc), 210 hp (154 kW).

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Which oil for the Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD?

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
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026