Volvo V70 1996 2.0

Volvo V70 1996 2.0 petrol description

Estate car / wagon Volvo V70 1996 2.0 has been produced from January, 1997 to May, 1999. It has five-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 126 horsepower on 6250 rpm and torque 170 Nm (Newton metres) on 4800 revolutions per minute.

This 5-cylinder 10-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Volvo V70 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.3 litres.

Volvo V70 1996 2.0 has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volvo V70 1996 2.0 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 190 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Volvo V70 1996 2.0 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10.1 litres per 100km (9.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 13.5 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 680 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 840 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Volvo V70 version with manual gearbox (Volvo V70 1997 2.0 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.6 seconds faster (in 11.9 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is similar - 10.0 litres per 100 km.
Volvo V70 2.0 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Volvo V70 1996

Volvo V70 1996 2.0 technical data

Model: Volvo V70 2.0
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1997. January ... 1999. May 
Engine: 1984 cm3 Petrol, 5 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 126 HP ON 6250 RPM Torque: 170 NM ON 4800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 190 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.1 (combined) 13.5 (urban) 8.2 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.72m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.41m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 420 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1580 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1970 kg

Volvo V70 1996 2.0 engine B5202S

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1984 cm3
Number of cylinders 5
Bore (cylinder diameter) 81 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 77 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 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 V70 1996 2.0 oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 5.3 litres (5.6 quarts) More service info
Power 126 HP ON 6250 RPM
Torque 170 NM ON 4800 RPM
Start of production (year) 1995
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Volvo 850 Volvo S70

All Volvo V70 estate car [1996 - 2000] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volvo V70 1997 2.0 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.0 Petrol 126 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.0 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.0 Petrol 126 HP 10.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1996 2.0 20V 2.0 Petrol 180 HP 11.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1996 2.0 20V 2.0 Petrol 180 HP 11.7 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1996 2.0 20V Turbo 2.0 Petrol 225 HP 11.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1996 2.0 20V Turbo 2.0 Petrol 225 HP 11.6 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1999 2.3 T-5 Mai 1999 — Dec 1999 2.3 Petrol 240 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.3 R Apr 1997 — Jan 1999 2.3 Petrol 240 HP 11.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1999 2.3 T-5 Mai 1999 — Dec 1999 2.3 Petrol 240 HP 10.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1998 2.3 R AWD Jan 1998 — Mai 1999 2.3 Petrol 240 HP 12.2 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.3 T-5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.3 Petrol 241 HP 11.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.3 T-5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.3 Petrol 241 HP 11.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.3 R Apr 1997 — Jan 1999

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds

2.3 Petrol 250 HP 11.4 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1998 2.3 R AWD Jan 1998 — Jan 1999 2.3 Petrol 250 HP 11.5 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volvo V70 1999 2.4 Mai 1999 — Jun 2000

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.4 Petrol 140 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1999 2.4 Mai 1999 — Jun 2000 2.4 Petrol 140 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.4 Petrol 144 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.4 Petrol 144 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 20V Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 10.5 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1999 2.4 Dec 1999 — Jun 2000

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.4 Petrol 170 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 20V Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 10.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1999 2.4 Dec 1999 — Jun 2000 2.4 Petrol 170 HP 9.5 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 T Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 10.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 2.5 T Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 11.2 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 T AWD Jan 1997 — Jun 2000 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 10.2 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volvo V70 1998 2.4 T XC 4x4 Jan 1998 — Jun 2000 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 10.2 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
Volvo V70 1997 2.4 T AWD Jan 1997 — Jun 2000 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 11.3 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Volvo V70 1998 2.4 T XC 4x4 Jan 1998 — Jun 2000 2.4 Petrol 193 HP 11.3 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
Volvo V70 1999 2.4 R AWD Mai 1999 — Dec 1999

Most powerfull petrol version (265 HP)

2.4 Petrol 265 HP 11.7 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
Volvo V70 1997 TDI 2.5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.5 Diesel 140 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1999 2.5 D Mai 1999 — Jun 2000

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 140 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1997 TDI 2.5 Jan 1997 — Mai 1999 2.5 Diesel 140 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1999 2.5 D Mai 1999 — Jun 2000 2.5 Diesel 140 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Front wheel
Volvo V70 1996 reviews
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