Volvo P2 Buyer’s Guide (S80, S60, V70, XC70, XC90) - Models, Trims, Engines, Options, And More

►Jacob Maller, one of our resident Volvo guru's, dives deep into the world of Volvo P2 and how to understand it. In this video, we discuss the models, engines, transmissions and trims associated with Volvo P2. Strap in and get your notebook ready, it's a thick one.
We wish we could say it was simple to explain the lineage of Volvo chassis designations. It used to be simple, but that's just not the case with these cars. We wish it was as easy as saying Volvo P1 existed, then came P2, and then P3 but it's...not. You see, P1 came in halfway between P2 and P3. And, before P2 there was P80….makes a lot of sense, right?
Not to worry, as Jacob Maller, our Marketing Coordinator and owner of at least six (semi-running) Volvos will explain. In this video, we feature the mighty Volvo XC90 V8, the Volvo S60R, the Volvo V70R, and the Volvo S60 2.5T-all of which fall within the P2 nomenclature.
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[@fcpeuro]

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[@brandonmows]

I’ve got an 06 S60 T5 Sport but it has the AW55-50SN

[@ghmafia876]

Will you guys be doing a v40 edition

[@Mike-xw5wu]

@@brandonmows The only P2 S60's and V70's which had a 6 speed auto were the R models. Regular 2.5t's still shared the AW-55's all the way up to 2009, the last model year of the P2 S60. The guy in the video is wrong on the transmissions part.

[@piotrhazymut1953]

And you forgot about the 2.0 turbo in two variants in S80. I have a question, about bumpers from S60 R, did they fit in the S80?

[@indotube8125]

Are p2 machine better than redblock p1 engine??? More strong n relia le than redblock??

[@jamesdianemckennataylor4025]

This was the most enjoyable 24 minutes of Volvo geek fest I’ve had in a while. I love just about anything with a 5 cylinder T5.

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mik823]

​@@fcpeurowhy the fuck do you have that absolutely ridiculous annoying background music?

[@mik823]

​@@fcpeuroyou get a thumbs down for that ridiculous annoying background music 😡👎👎👎

[@valtauto]

Watched this and immediately pulled the trigger on a low mile v70r the next day. It just happened to go up for sale the day after I watched this lol. Thanks for all the information dudes! Pricing has obviously changed a stupid amount in the last two years, but this video gave me everything I needed to buy the right car. Couldn't be happier with it.

[@fcpeuro]

Nice score! Welcome to the club.

[@benjamindoyle668]

Loved this video. P2 Volvos are some of my favorite cars, and I'm glad there are still people with the passion & expertise to keep them alive. This really helped me understand differences between variants of the white block engine and model-year-specific changes. Keep up the good work!

[@fcpeuro]

Glad we could help clarify some stuff for y our Benjamin! We have a sweet spot for P2 Volvos in our heart as well.

[@benjamindoyle668]

FCP Euro I look forward to exploring your channel more!

[@lowpulse8729]

This is the perfect breakdown of the Volvo line, and I’m grateful for that! I’m a SUPER satisfied owner of a P2 XC70(3yrs now) that’s been an unknown gem to me, until I purchased it. It took a few months to get to understand the make, but once I did, and dug into its history and how robust it’s been, I fell in love with mine! I’ve ordered parts to handle basic wear/tear from FCP euro over the years and between you guys/ another well know Volvo specialist, I’ve been soo happy with all 3 companies ❤️

[@jerrybassett7695]

I've had a 2004 V70R for 5 years, and love it more than any car I've owned. I've replaced the 4C struts(expensive), and it drives much better. Jacob's remarks about the cracked blocks will help me keep my foot a bit lighter. This car was 'totaled' in 2018, and the insurance company gave me $6100 and the car; cost $2500 to get it back on the road, and good since.

[@fcpeuro]

Glad to hear you kept it on the road!

[@legambaz]

Man! The guy really knows his stuff! That just about covers everything a new buyer of P2 needs to know.

[@kristapsjj8520]

This doesn't really help for the European market. Good luck finding petrol Volvo's here. At least in my country, ~80-95% of all cars are diesel. (trucks for obvious reasons, we have a shit ton of 1.6L or 2L diesel engines, that are extremely forced. 1.6L diesel makes the same power my 2.4D5 makes) Or if they are gasoline cars, they are usually run on cheaper natural gas or whatever. Price of gas really sucks, 1.37 euros per litre, or roughly 5.26 per gallon.

[@GoogleAccount-bk4sv]

​@@kristapsjj8520 probeer Volvo service Elst 👍🏻

[@8pilgrim]

Our stable has two Volvos. We have an ‘06 S60 2.5 with 208k. Trouble free. We make an effort to do preventative maintenance on it had it has paid off. the newest is the one we just acquired. The ‘05 XC70 had a field installed hole from throwing a rod by the seller’s wife. The engine had 169K. My auto shop, Allied Auto in Tri-cities Washington state found a T5 engine with 100K. The turbo was blown on the 169 and the 100 so they found a replacement ( I regret not buying new). Both vehicles drive very well. We get 25-30 with the sedan and 22-25 with the wagon. The wagon sat for 3 years and became a mouse habitat. Restoration was time-consuming (my 4 hours of vacuuming) and cost some money for a detailed (7 hours). So far no regrets and the car is truly an estate wagon. I know the sedan is ready for some investment. I replaced the oil trap at about 145K and it is due again. I did not hear anything about this chronic issue by this excellent technician. That design leaves me wondering what Volvo was thinking. But it is a DIY option. Great video. Thanks.

[@iibise.3827]

The S80 is kinda always the forgotten one. I’ve owned a 2005, 2006, 2010 S80. Best cars I’ve ever owned

[@sylvestermcgovern]

Can we get a P3 guide? I've been looking into them.

[@fcpeuro]

We definitely plan on doing a P3 guide!

[@sanders2strong]

they ass p2 for life

[@randomguyfrominterwebster]

SandersCSclips P80 even better

[@v60polestar88]

SandersCSclips Like the P2 shitty interior quality and weak Haldex

[@kelvinsein7524]

Love it, it’s a feel good video for P2 owners ahaha

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you love it, Kelvin!

[@dawnrobbins5877]

Jacob is a master presenter, wow! This video answered questions I didn't know I had!

[@abrahamhernandez4070]

Second owner of a 2007 Volvo V70 2.5t and u can say solid car. You take care of it it’ll take care of you. 😌😎

[@pistonhedd]

Being from the UK , I own a 2004 XC70 D5 163 6sp manual, most reliable motor I've had yet :)

[@andrewdiprose]

wonderful

[@sparven99794]

Fun fact. Between 2006 and 2010 when there was an S80 with a V8 AWD engine, the same engine as in the XC90. The Swedish Secret Service (SÄPO) used this car in service until just a couple of years ago when driving around the royal family. I believe they use the BMW X5 VR6 (Armored) nowadays. The Swedish King has one S80 V8 in his personal car collection amongst many other classic and performance cars. The King and the Prince are both petrolheads, the Prince races professionally for Porsche. One of the newest cars added to the King's personal car collection is the BMW M6 Competition. Amongst his M6 and S80, the king has: Ford Mustang 1965 Pontiac Tempest GTO Conv 1966 De Tomaso Pantera 1971 AC Cobra 1966 Porsche 911 T Targa 1973 Volvo PV 60 1946 Honda CM 400 T NC01 1983 Ford Mustang Shelby 1966 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 1989 Ferrari 599 GTB 2007

[@GustafWestin]

In europe you also had the diesel options, 2.4d and D5

[@noudialp]

D5 Most durable Volvo engine ever

[@patrickparker8417]

Really .

[@ThijsDijkstra]

@@noudialp in terms of diesel, you are right. Petrol? Questionable

[@noudialp]

@@ThijsDijkstra I owned petrol once, too many electrical failures. Diesel engine has fewer electric components and better build. But electronics suck in all Volvos.

[@CCP_zhongguo_sai_B]

Same in Asia.

[@davidephraim5261]

Very informative and easy to understand. Now I want one of these. More videos from Jacob

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you enjoyed the video David! More Volvo and Jacob content on its way, stay tuned 😁

[@NLDMesa06]

LOVE that you guys are doing these videos. Can't wait for the P3 video.

[@fcpeuro]

Love that you are watching these videos! Stay tuned!

[@GentilsGarage]

Great video. I bought a week ago a MK1 S80 2.5d with 718k miles and I’m loving it.

[@PalpatinesPlumber]

McDonalds

[@robertofranco7889]

24 minutes watching the museum you have in the back 😍 I own a S60 2008 T5 and I love it, it's my first car and of course Im going to keep it as much as I can. Saludos desde Mexico!

[@mryu5533]

Absolutely best! This guy has to go for President of VOLVO Service and Marketing department. He saves video and brand! THANKS

[@georgecrowell1747]

Best complete Volvo run down I have found on the internet. Well done.

[@fcpeuro]

Thanks so much George!

[@Joke9972]

Been owning a b5244t5 s60 since 2014, bought it at 62800 kms, and have 303 000 kms and counting. Happy with this car.

[@donovanlucibello379]

Wow, watched this twice through - quite the education! Thanks for sharing your knowledge in the Volvo P2 line up (my favorite generation of Sweed Speed).

[@604rioso]

SOOOOOOO Thorough! Siiiiiiiiiick video! This dude is easy to follow... Thanks for another good video FCP! :)

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you like the video, it was definitely a lot of information to cover!

[@crazytrain03]

I have a 04 S80 T6 and for such a heavy car, that thing will move pretty well. Best car I have owned in some years...even over my Audi's and BMW's.

[@fcpeuro]

Twin Turbo Power!

[@Musicmedstudio]

I own an S80 2.0T 180bhp 5 speed manual from 2004. LOVE the car

[@aaronkudatsky8940]

@FCPEuro, on the XC90, the 2.5T was produced through 2006. It was replaced in 2007 with the 3.2 I-6 as the base engine on the XC90

[@JeffreyBellonline]

So informative - thank you for taking the time to detail this info.

[@fcpeuro]

Our pleasure Jeffrey, so much to cover but we hope we painted a broad picture and clarified some of this stuff!

[@ieatass42069]

This video is awesome and very informative. I recently got 05 s60 2.5t awd from my mom. Dealership offered her $500 trade in so i just bought the car from her instead. 5spd auto is on its way out and im thinking about manual swapping it.

[@user-rg1lx8yt6g]

Owning a P2 and hearing this is such a cool thing helps guide others and easy to reference a friend who is looking I to P2 I hope to see much more about Volvo’s

[@fcpeuro]

Plenty more Volvo videos are there way Luis! Be sure to share it with your friend, hopefully it helps clarify some of the questions someone may have on their shopping journey!

[@petergouldbourn2312]

Great video. I like learned much from this well presented show. Pete 🇬🇧

[@jasonghering4389]

I have a 04 volvo s60 2.5t fwd auto. Its a dream vehicle. Ive owned it 9yrs now and just hit 194k miles on it. It still shifts smooth and everything works and no rust. In the 9yrs of owning it. Ive only had to replace the blower motor,fuel pump,radiator and alternator. Which in 9yrs isnt much at all. I dont want to get rid of this car and get new. I know this is very reliable and will last another 200k with ease.

[@ItsDanLatham]

I've just picked up a 2006 S60 T5 and learned a lot from this. Looking forward to filming some content with it! Thanks

[@rezaq1]

I have a 98 V70 T5 manual one Olive Green. It’s a two owner car, and has sat on the motorway; it was on 243k in 2008! It’s still fitted with all original parts including the turbo. Only the clutch has been changed at 242k when the concentric slave was leaking at a Volvo inspection! Love this car. I’ve just rebuilt all the suspension and it’s fab. Getting some 17” BBS for it aswell. It’s now on 264k, doesn’t use any oil, and runs like clockwork. I want to see the magic 300k with it! Inside and out, it looks like a 50k car. Magic

[@seigma5340]

You guys are doing the absolute god work, read through wikipedia and couldn't understand anything about configurations

[@steveb8897]

Sold my 06 2.5T s60 back in January.. Thanks to this video I guess I have my answer, cracked blocked is what was probably responsible for every 2-3 days worth of coolant top up.

[@EchoSpeed]

Thanks for more info on my S60 R! Now I know what to look out for

[@willytheekid]

I Love my P2! 2009 XC90 V8 called "Bláinn" (old Norse word for dark or black etc) 280,000km, 2nd owner, still looks, runs and drives beautifully!...only mods done: -T5 oil cooler added to the Aisin Tranmission (why they didnt add one to the V8s but all other models? is a mystery to me) -Set of Inovit 19in rims with 255/55 goodyears fitted (such a MASSIVE improvement in handling from the standard narrow 18in) -errrr...And a set of "Prancing Moose" badges on the sides and one on the bum (the yellow Ferrari looking ones lol) Daily use for school runs, pack it with 4 kids a dog, all our gear and a trailer...that yamaha V8 just doesnt care! (but get the trans mod done to avoid overheating if stuck in traffic) Kia Kaha FCP from New Zealand ❤

[@fcpeuro]

That is awesome! Good move on the transmission cooler! Gotta love that Yamaha V8!

[@michaelvd2467]

Great video, thanks a lot! I own a P2 S60 2.4 non turbo and I love that car

[@fcpeuro]

You're welcome, Michael! Glad you like the video and your S60! Those 2.4's are super reliable!

[@hartleif1]

Are there no Diesels in the us? I Love my workhorse v70 D5 😂

[@fcpeuro]

Sadly there are not Kunibert, we envy your Diesel!

[@karlopuma170]

@@fcpeuro The S80 becomes its own, once it has a D5. Becomes the highway cruiser it was supposed to be.

[@SteadyGun360i]

@@karlopuma170 I know this all to well, i recently got my hands on a volvo s80 2.4 D5 2002 and I have used long hours on the motorway and I can 100% agree its a motorway cruiser, I love it dearly.

[@MrTruth111]

oh man awd d5 heaven...

[@RichieRouge206]

The D5 is an amazing unit, especially the later twin turbo 212bhp version!

[@MiguelSilvaFX]

Hi Jacob great video explaining the P2. I'm sharing on my repository for open hardware electronics

[@colton7373]

I’ve been looking at all kinds of cars to trade my truck in for. At first it was muscle cars, then I was looking at turbo Volkswagens, but then I remembered Volvo exists. Very informative video, it makes me want to buy a t5 Volvo.

[@bernhardkoenigs2415]

A lot of information, but very cool. I just bought a xc90 with a 6 gear transmission. The car is working pretty well.

[@GoogleAccount-bk4sv]

Nice info, thank you! Sold my C30 D4 and getting my 2007 S60 T5 in two weeks, can't wait 🎉

[@MrSparc]

I own a V40 1.6 gasoline 2001 with only 135.000Km and love it! Most reliable car I've seen. Just make sure to do the revisions each 20Mkms and all will be good. Volvo is for life.

[@RobertoGonzalezRober]

Soo happy with my D5 03' S60. So nice car

[@martij30]

Awesome video. I'm not even in the market for a P2, but I work on a couple of them regularly and they're wonderful cars.

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you liked the video, martij30! Gotta agree with you on that, P2's are wonderful!

[@helloitsme2981]

I love my 2004 V70 T5 2.4 with manual gearbox it‘s literally a unicorn 😍

[@4LitreJeeper]

Loved watching this and learned some since I'm somewhat new to volvos. I didn't know a lick about them other than the "safety" angle they're known for until I got my S60R. And I've been into cars since I was a kid. Now I realize just how cool they are and why people geek out on them. It does kind of suck I have to keep explaining how cool my car is because no one knows about them in the "regular" car world but I love it anyway. Lol. Glad to be a part of the swede fam.

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you enjoyed it and learned something! The S60R truly is a wolf in sheep's clothing. But those that know, know!

[@4LitreJeeper]

@@fcpeuro You got that right! I'm glad to be one of those now and help others learn about them.

[@Dom-sw9wq]

@@4LitreJeeperwhat s60 did you have the 2.4 or 2.5?

[@nu-wellupright9092]

Great video, Jacob. However, your largely skipped mention of the 3.2L, Inline Six engine that Volvo offered on the P2 XC90 from 2007 upwards.

[@venomtailOG]

I really hope you do P3 next. I have an S80 D5 and it's wonderfull and all except it's been in the shop for the last 9 months trying to it roadworthy again. Would be great to know more about it in such a nice and easy going format. Great stuff.

[@fcpeuro]

venomtail1 we will be doing a full series on P3 in the near future, stay tuned!

[@CaptainBreny]

If you want a P2 and love music, find one with original amplifiers, best quality sound i have heard. My 2004 V70 2.5 T AWD has it and its just sounds very clean

[@fcpeuro]

The only music you need to listen to in your P2 is the sweet song of a 5cylinder revving out!

[@CaptainBreny]

@@fcpeuro That is also very true!

[@juanosorio]

I'm going to have to watch this again and take notes.

[@cosmicallyderived]

Definitely learned stuff tonight, thank you.

[@fcpeuro]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@pablogalarza7973]

Aun no tengo un volvo pero disfrute conocer mas sobre las cualidades de esta gran marca. Sldos desde Perú,

[@cfunited6885]

I got an 06 s60 2.5t love it pretty quick and reliable af

[@fcpeuro]

An awesome machine!

[@petrolpower96]

Love my P2 V70! Got it for peanuts and it’s a fantastically comfy car that eats miles and has room for half a house with the seats folded lol. Mine has the D5 with the auto, not the tiptronic version sadly. Get 50 MPG easily, and has more torque than the T5’s (2.3 and 2.4.) Impresive considering it ‘only’ has 163 bhp. And even pulls welll to 4000 rpm (redline is 4500) Also a 5-cylinder so love the engine more than I thought. Interior is solid, all blonde interior as well so is roomy and feels spacious. Even the standard seats are fantastic in terms of comfort. Exterior has no rust and is solid underneath. Well apart from the bushings that need a going over lol. Interior quality, engine having no oil leaks or issues, smooth transmission, and a good sound system makes it a perfect daily, and you can’t sense that it has 250K miles until you look at the odometer. And Have been doing a lot of maintenance, but it’s soon good for another 250K miles. Your videos have helped me a lot on certain aspects. Keep em coming 😁

[@fcpeuro]

Jealous of your D5 V70! We weren't fortunate enough to get the diesel models in the U.S. More P2 videos on the way!

[@petrolpower96]

FCP Euro Diesels were and still are popular here. Probably the best diesel and one of Volvo’s best engines ever made. Can’t wait for more to come, keep em coming!

[@alexdeadeye6905]

​@@fcpeuro I must be very lucky, i got 2 V70 D5! The fist is a 05' 163hp with the M56 5 speed sumum trim and the second is a 07' 185hp with the M66 6 speed base model. I was also very lucky enough to find the Haynes V70 P2 manual in a ressource center for next to nothing! knowledge is key

[@saykhan2004]

I feel like a winner after watching this video owning an S60 t5 6speed manual with 54.000km on the clock,

[@Rolo_McFlurry]

Love FCP Euro and love these videos; thanks!

[@spaceexplorer6636]

Great video! I’ve had many P2 cars, R’s, T5’s, currently drive a 05 V70 T5 with the great engine😁

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you like the video! Yes you do have the great engine!

[@newton5651]

Very interesting video ! Thanks a lot Dud !

[@fcpeuro]

You're very welcome! Glad you liked it!

[@ryanluck7]

Found this super interesting! I just purchased a 07 xc90 v8 for $2,900 but it needs some work. I'm thinking about changing the timing cover gaskets on my own as they're leaking oil but it's an intimidating job. Love the car so far!

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you found it interesting, Ryan! Good deal on the XC90 V8! The timing cover gaskets can be a bit intimidating, if you don't feel comfortable doing them, there are a lot of independent Volvo shops/mechanics that should be able to handle that no problem, and cheaper than a dealership!

[@CarterNickerson]

Just bought my dream car. 2005 s60r at only 100k km! This video was the spawn of my obsession.

[@shanechopko5523]

got my v70r 2 years ago for 3900, didn’t realize it had a cracked block, i replaced the engine with a 2007 one with 101k on it. it’s tuned and has new 4c shocks and ipd lowering springs. And i’m debating re dying the interior. Black Sapphire Metallic/Gobi

[@ToyotatechDK]

This is valuable knowledge for a newborn Volvo S60 T5 👍🏼

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you think so!

[@mdlassel]

got a 2004 v70na i love it

[@ProtoFalcon07]

Approaching 280K miles with ol' Jody, my Classic Red 2001 S60 2.4i, original engine & 5-speed auto! 😁

[@zombieheadzman]

Any major problems?? I’m about to buy an 03 model of that car

[@neo_falcon]

@@zombieheadzman Timing belt service and checking the PCV system should be top priority. If it’s an automatic, make sure the transmission fluid looks good (new ATF looks red/pink, aged ATF is usually maroon/red-brown, severe ATF appears burnt/black or very dark brown). and replace the automatic’s B4 servo cover with an updated one. Also, if the brake booster/servo has problems, replacing the plunger seal will likely fix it, but it’s not a job for beginners. Other than that, the 2.4i models are generally very solid.

[@dennis9113]

I don't even have a P2 Volvo, I have a P1 V50 but this video was still a joy to watch

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you enjoyed it even as a P1 owner Dennis De! Which P1 do you own?

[@dennis9113]

@@fcpeuro Just a 2.0D V50 non r-design. I use it as my daily, hope to find a nice D4 or D5 some time :)

[@nickbenfell4327]

What a fantastic overview.

[@bellarivers5470]

Please go into more detail of the XC70’s thx

[@TheTrothKeeper]

I'm hoping the model specific breakouts will cover some of the nuances in the upcoming videos. 2006 XC70 here w 190k and going strong!

[@teboh1349]

Hey, thank you for this Video! I have got one of these S60 T5 (B5244T5) with 260 hp (totally original) build in 2006. You told us about modification and a good fitting of the S60R parts. Can you recommend the exchangement of parts or would you better leave it as it is, if you want to have it as a powerful but at first as a long lasting street car? If you wanted to increase the boost, which parts would you exchange? Do you know some projects or at least one? Everyone hypes the R, but nearly no one knows this strong high pressure turbo charged 2.4 liter engine. It is a really crazy car, because it is only front weel driven with this power and you need much less fuel than the R because you don't loose that much power in the Transmission. Thank you for your answer! 🙂

[@Renny1953]

I've just bought a 2002 S60 2.4T in bright red and with a genuine 50K miles on the clock- one owner car- kept in heated garage its entire life. 10 grand which I think is a bargain for this vehicle. Drives like a dream - plenty of go and fabulous steering. My 80K 850 sadly pales by comparison - but I'll keep it anyway.

[@RS-lj5eu]

Great video! I've got an '07 xc70 and I really like the car. I want to keep it running as long as possible. An idea for a video I had was at what point do you call it a day on these cars, or what can you continue to fix/replace to keep them going? And how long should you expect to keep them going for when you buy them? For example, I had the CEM replaced and it cost me about half of what I paid for the car. I told that to the guy who installed my aftermarket infotainment unit and he was shocked!

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you like the video, Ryan! That's a great video idea, we do plan on going more in-depth on each model like that!

[@charlesconto3154]

Can’t wait for you guys to make a P1 Volvo Video!

[@fcpeuro]

We can't wait to make one either!

[@joekirklin]

That’s thorough! Thanks!

[@mbicer]

Great video! Google says a Volvo typically will last for 20 years, which is much better compared to 15 years of Passat. What I am wondering is how safe could they be after 10/15 years on the road? Airbags, let's say, are guaranteed for ten years to work properly, after that they need to be changed. And there is this 'metal fatigue' issue. A 2005 Volvo xc70 has 16% more metal, which is to assure safety, I guess, compared to a 2008 Forester. As you see I need ideas here. Thanks.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

google the recent airbag recall

[@jamesjeffries4408]

I was a Volvo master tech at Moore's Volvo in Richmond VA during this time. I primarily worked on P2 cars. The early S80s were absolutely horrible. Body and transmissions were garbage. S60 and V70 weren't too bad probably best of the lot. 2.4 non turbos were best with least problems. Xc90s were plagued with gm tranny issues. We always had a least one xc90 in the shop getting a new trans.

[@dminor8710]

Great video!

[@ejblom11]

Great stuff. I owned a V70 MY2005 with T5 engine. After tuning it was so much better, almost 300 horsepower and much smoother @low rpm. When I had to upgrade because of the 4th kiddo, I looked and found a very nice XC90 MY2007 V8 Executive. Runs super smooth and considering the weight of the car, is pretty nimble. Can recommend both engines!

[@fcpeuro]

Couldn't agree more, thanks for sharing EJ!

[@klaspeppar5619]

“S” in the engine code standards for “Sug” (suck), Swedish word for N/A Engine is “Sug-motor”, basically the engine sucks its own air. P2 chassi codes S80 P23 S60 P24 V70 P26E XC70 P26L XC90 P28 Engine that you missed Bought/Borrowed engines 2.5D TDI D5254T (early S80, V70) (thanks to Xenon Shrimp for correcting somethings I got wrong about the TDI). V8 B8444S (XC90) Yamaha only available with AWD T6 Ford short i6 (XC90) a pile of shit. 3.2 Ford short i6 (XC90) the shit heep that doesn’t preform. i5D 2.4D, D5244T2/D5244T5/D5244T7 (S80, S60, V70) D5, D5244T/D5244T4 (S80, S60, V70, XC70, XC90) (available with AWD) Bi-Fuel B5244SG CNG (V70, S60, ?S80?) B5244SG2 LPG (V70, S60, ?S80?) Italian Turbos 2.0T B5204T (163Hk) (S60, S80, V70) 2.0T B5204T5 (180Hk) (S60, S80, V70) 2.0 T5 B5204T3 (226Hk) (S60,S80, V70) (thanks to mp1557 for reminding me about the 2.0 T5 and putting the engine code in the comments). N/A Petrols (None Bi-Fuel) 2.4, B5244S (170Hk) (S80, S60, V70) 2.4 B5244S2 (140Hk) (S80, S60, V70)

[@filip2529]

Tack, visste han missade några modeller😄

[@klaspeppar5619]

@@filip2529 det är egentligen inte så konstigt, Volvo säljer inte Diesel varianterna eller Bi-fuel varianterna eller Flexi-fuel varianterna i USA (eller andra länder i Amerika).

[@ogentor_no]

Also missing the 180hp 2.0T which is by far the most common turbo engine in the P2 here in Scandinavia i reckon. Guess they didn't go to the US either?

[@klaspeppar5619]

@@ogentor_no B5204T5 which wasn't sold on the Swedish market (export only). All P2 2.0Ts in Sweden are imported. The 2 liter where mainly for the Italian/south European market where bigger engines where heavily taxed. That's why I put it the "Italian turbo section"

[@ogentor_no]

@@klaspeppar5619 Aha, was not aware of that and didn't notice it in the italian section. They're ridicilously common here in Norway at least, so must've been pretty frequent imports.

[@237323731]

That was really neat. A lot of info in a short timeline. I have three XC90s all 2006 T5 and one V70 also 2006 T5. Don’t ask me why I ended up with that many 2006’s, I don’t really know. Love them all and will probably never sell any of them. Also have one lonely BMW 3 coupe. Not so crazy about it.

[@fcpeuro]

Glad you liked it, William! It definitely was a lot of info! 06 is a great year for these cars, so you lucked out!

[@mrasciencetech]

Looking forward to a P1 version.

[@jonamoon150367]

Thanks pal. You know your stuff.

[@lloydcurrie6031]

Great info!

[@fcpeuro]

Thanks, Lloyd!

[@mbicer]

Great video! How about a 2005 Xc70 2.5 T5 with 200.000 KM on it? Should I be concerned about the block cracks? Seriously thinking buying one.. thanks!

[@AariaAtv]

Question for you, are the 2.3L early P2 T5s an even thicker version of the later gen 2.4 T5 and the R? Or are they completely different animals. Appreciate your time.

[@Prodriver33]

I had an 05’ XC70 blk/blk with was super hard to find. I LOVED that car, it was so quiet, so comfortable, and super fast (topped it out at 152mph multiple times.) but it was seriously unreliable. The AWD system especially, I live in northern minnesnowta and using the AWD more than usual wore it out fast. The electrics went fritsy all the time. The starter went out early. PVC system went bad. I wish it was more reliable so I could get another one.

[@TheKarmaIdiot]

Really great video. Too bad you didn't cover the diesel engines though, some of those are pretty rad too.

[@Salmon260]

Yes, it's Yamaha V8 engine on the VOLVO XC90, and it was introduced on the second generation VOLVO S80.

[@blacksheepev4519]

How about the late model p2 xc90 with the 3.2? What transmission do they come with? Any good?

[@streeatbeat]

Fun fact! the 2.5t s60 and v70s AND t5's cae with an optinal ''four c system' where you could choose between sport and comfort. i have it in mine !

[@LucasW.B]

What lowering springs can I use for 4c dampers on my 07' S60 D5 185ps? I've seen TME but I don't think they ship to Europe, any recommendations?

[@lairdvlaming]

Thank you so much for the great video! There is a reason I always go to your site for parts! I'm looking at a 2005 XC90 V8 with 43K Miles on it. It seems to be an outlier with such low mileage that I'm struggling to figure out fair market value comp. The asking price is $17K which seems high for such an old vehicle but it should also have lots of life in it. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!

[@domlorenz8324]

Hey all I’ve recently discovered Volvo and have been doing so much learning recently. I’m getting ready to pick one up soon. I’m either thinking a v70 or xc90. Which is the best year to buy? From what I’ve heard the 2.4 non turbo and the 3.2 last the longest because they are naturally aspirated. Am I correct in thinking the 3.2 is a bulletproof motor? I can never get the same answer. I’m just looking for something easy to work on and reliable with lots of space to get me from a to b. From what I’ve heard the kinks are mostly out after 04 but it’s best to buy 06 07. Also what are some Solid p3 years?

[@cturner93]

Does anyone know what wheels are on the v70 in the video, they look awesome.

[@mylesleevy2432]

I love the detail on this! I do have to question the transmission information, though. I have a 2007 S60 2.5T fwd auto, and I'm pretty sure it has a five speed automatic - Jacob seems to be saying that Volvo switched to six speed automatics starting in 2005.

[@fcpeuro]

Your 2007 S60 2.5T would in-fact have the AW55 5 speed automatic, Volvo switched to the TF80SC 6 speed auto for the V70R and S60R in 2006. Apologies, we could have been more clear on that! Glad you like the video, Myles!

[@vladavasiljev]

You have aisin 5 speed automatic, just like Toyota and Lexus in these years. Volvo said it is sealed for life, but it's not true (Toyota and Lexus recommend oil change on 60k for the same AT). So change it and no problems.

[@IsaiahDunphy]

Hope to get a P2 someday. I'm only 16 do I have a Buick atm.

[@fcpeuro]

That's awesome, Isaiah! Let us know when you get a P2!!

[@loganwilson6727]

Awesome video.

[@fcpeuro]

Thanks, Logan!

[@Rimmer666]

Great video! Greetings from me and my lovely T5 S60 :)