Volvo S40 2004 T5

Volvo S40 2004 2.5 petrol description

Sedan Volvo S40 2004 T5 has been produced from June, 2004 to May, 2007. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 220 horsepower on 5000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Volvo S40 2004 - 2007 version and torque 320 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 revolutions per minute.

This 5-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and BorgWarner K04 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 250 000 and 420 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Volvo S40 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.8 litres.

Volvo S40 2004 T5 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Volvo S40 2004 T5 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 240 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Volvo S40 2004 T5 fuel consumption is 8.7 litres per 100km (11.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 12 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 62 litres or 16.38 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 700 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volvo real everyday fuel consumption is 9.2 litres per 100 km, which is 6% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volvo S40 fuel consumption.

Volvo S40 safety

During safety testing Volvo S40 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volvo S40 is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volvo S40 got two stars.

With the same engine there are also three other Volvo S40 versions - with automatic gearbox (Volvo S40 2004 2.5 T5 AT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and manual gearbox (Volvo S40 2005 2.5 T5 AWD MT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Volvo S40 2005 2.5 T5 AWD AT) available:
  • Volvo S40 2004 2.5 T5 AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.4 seconds later (in 7.2 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 9.4 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 9.6 litres per 100 km
  • Volvo S40 2005 2.5 T5 AWD MT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.3 seconds later (in 7.1 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 9.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 9.4 litres per 100 km
  • Volvo S40 2005 2.5 T5 AWD AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.7 seconds later (in 7.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.3 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 10.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 9.3 litres per 100 km
Volvo S40 2.5 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Volvo S40 2004

Volvo S40 2004 T5 technical data

Model: Volvo S40 T5
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2004. June ... 2007. May 
Engine: 2521 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: 208 g/km
Power: 220 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 320 NM ON 1500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 240 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.7 (combined) 12.0 (urban) 6.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 9.2 l/100km (25.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres (16.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.47m (length) 1.77m (width) 1.45m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Trunk capacity: 404 litres
Trunk max capacity: 883 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1960 kg

Volvo S40 2004 T5 engine B5254T3

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 250,000 to 420,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 2522 cm3
Number of cylinders 5
Bore (cylinder diameter) 83 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 93.2 mm
Compression ratio 9 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Fuel system Injection
Volvo S40 2004 T5 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.8 litres (6.1 quarts) More service info
Power 220 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 320 NM ON 1500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2004
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Volvo V50 Volvo C30 Volvo C70

All Volvo S40 sedan [2004 - 2007] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volvo S40 2006 1.6 Mai 2006 — Mai 2007

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 100 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S40 2005 1.6 D Jan 2005 — Mai 2007

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 110 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S40 2004 1.8 Jul 2004 — Mai 2007

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 125 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S40 2006 1.8F Sep 2006 — Mai 2007 1.8 Diesel 125 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S40 2006 2.0 Mai 2006 — Mai 2007 2.0 Petrol 145 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S40 2004 2.0 D 2.0 Diesel 136 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volvo S40 2004 2.4 Jan 2004 — Mai 2006 2.4 Petrol 140 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S40 2004 2.4 2.4 Petrol 140 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S40 2004 2.4i 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo S40 2004 2.4i 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S40 2006 2.4 D5 Mai 2006 — Mai 2007

Most powerfull diesel version (180 HP)

2.4 Diesel 180 HP 7.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S40 2004 2.5 T5 Jun 2004 — Mai 2007

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds

2.5 Petrol 220 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volvo S40 2004 2.5 T5 Jun 2004 — Mai 2007 2.5 Petrol 220 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (5) Front wheel
Volvo S40 2005 2.5 T5 AWD Mai 2005 — Mai 2007 2.5 Petrol 220 HP 9.5 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volvo S40 2005 2.5 T5 AWD Mai 2005 — Mai 2007 2.5 Petrol 220 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Volvo S40 2004 reviews
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