Difference between 185 and 163 D5 V70

peterdp · May 12th, 2010, 17:16

Sorry if this sounds stupid but how can i tell what bhp my Volvo V70 D5 is?? It is a 2005 55 plate and is a six speed manual. I bought the car as a 185 bhp but when i insured it on the insurance database it was listed as a 163. Is there any tell tale signs that will tell me either way???? Kind Regards in advance.....

starwarrior1981 · May 12th, 2010, 17:22

163BHP versions have black engine cover, 185BHP is silver. It is much more differences, but this is the first one you can notice...

Oh, just found that:

Sixth and Seventh VIN letters

79=163bhp
71=185bhp

peterdp · May 12th, 2010, 17:28

It has got a silver cover on the engine and looking at the log book the CO2 output is 179 G/KM.....Would this make it a 185 ???..Is there anything on the log book that would lead me to confirm its a 185???...Thanks again

starwarrior1981 · May 12th, 2010, 17:31

just edited my post above, check those numbers in VIN

peterdp · May 12th, 2010, 17:35

Its 71 !! Thanks very much for the help...... Would you recommend fitting a chip to the vehicle as i have heard that it may improve both the power and consumption??......Thanks again

starwarrior1981 · May 12th, 2010, 18:11

mine is 163 bhp and defo I need some more power, as I remap every diesel car I own... It can lower you fuel consumption if you driving normally, but I always had bigger consumption as I can't handle myself when feel the power-it's so much fun... ;-)

Decision like that is up to you, but if you go for hat use same well know and good company to remap the car for you, the best if they do live remap on rolling road with printouts and stuff. In lots of places you get just generic remaps loaded into you ECU...

Lancee · May 12th, 2010, 19:09

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jackass · May 14th, 2010, 09:21

The power output is specified on the V5 but in kW not HP:

163bhp is ~120kW
185bhp is ~138kW

starwarrior1981 · May 14th, 2010, 15:13

not on all logbooks, my logbook haven't got power output on it

john f · Aug 9th, 2011, 11:59

Hello All
I know this is and old chestnut but I have a 56 plate v70 d5 Se Euro IV registered Jan 07
The car has the light grey engine cover and the later injection management on the passenger side (left)
The Log book suggests that it is 185 bhp (71 code) HPI have it recorded as 185 and so does my insurance company The car also drives well on the move
However the code sticker on the cam belt cover reads D5244T suggesting 163 Bhp or do D5,s all read this
Should it read D5244(T4) also emissions are listed as 179 on paperwork
(6 speed Manual)

I enjoy the car but of course I would like it to be the 185 because I would feel so much more important !

John F

May 12th, 2010, 17:16	#1
peterdp Junior Member Last Online: May 27th, 2012 21:33 Join Date: May 2010 Location: birmingham	Difference between 185 and 163 D5 V70 Sorry if this sounds stupid but how can i tell what bhp my Volvo V70 D5 is?? It is a 2005 55 plate and is a six speed manual. I bought the car as a 185 bhp but when i insured it on the insurance database it was listed as a 163. Is there any tell tale signs that will tell me either way???? Kind Regards in advance.....

May 12th, 2010, 17:22	#2
starwarrior1981 Volvo S60 D5 2002 Last Online: Nov 7th, 2011 04:32 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spalding	163BHP versions have black engine cover, 185BHP is silver. It is much more differences, but this is the first one you can notice... Oh, just found that: Sixth and Seventh VIN letters 79=163bhp 71=185bhp __________________ I know my English is not perfect, but it's not my native language... Last edited by starwarrior1981; May 12th, 2010 at 17:29.

May 12th, 2010, 17:31	#4
starwarrior1981 Volvo S60 D5 2002 Last Online: Nov 7th, 2011 04:32 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spalding	just edited my post above, check those numbers in VIN __________________ I know my English is not perfect, but it's not my native language...

May 12th, 2010, 18:11	#6
starwarrior1981 Volvo S60 D5 2002 Last Online: Nov 7th, 2011 04:32 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spalding	mine is 163 bhp and defo I need some more power, as I remap every diesel car I own... It can lower you fuel consumption if you driving normally, but I always had bigger consumption as I can't handle myself when feel the power-it's so much fun... ;-) Decision like that is up to you, but if you go for hat use same well know and good company to remap the car for you, the best if they do live remap on rolling road with printouts and stuff. In lots of places you get just generic remaps loaded into you ECU... __________________ I know my English is not perfect, but it's not my native language...

May 12th, 2010, 19:09	#7
Lancee Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:26 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Devon	Deleted Last edited by Lancee; May 12th, 2010 at 19:12. Reason: Deletion

May 12th, 2010, 17:28	#3
peterdp Junior Member Last Online: May 27th, 2012 21:33 Join Date: May 2010 Location: birmingham	It has got a silver cover on the engine and looking at the log book the CO2 output is 179 G/KM.....Would this make it a 185 ???..Is there anything on the log book that would lead me to confirm its a 185???...Thanks again

May 12th, 2010, 17:35	#5
peterdp Junior Member Last Online: May 27th, 2012 21:33 Join Date: May 2010 Location: birmingham	Its 71 !! Thanks very much for the help...... Would you recommend fitting a chip to the vehicle as i have heard that it may improve both the power and consumption??......Thanks again

May 14th, 2010, 09:21	#8
jackass Senior Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 20:48 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Leighton Buzzard	The power output is specified on the V5 but in kW not HP: 163bhp is ~120kW 185bhp is ~138kW __________________ Current: 2017 V90 D4 Inscription, Twilight Bronze Previously: 2003 S60 D5 SE Geartronic, 16.8s @80mph

May 14th, 2010, 15:13	#9
starwarrior1981 Volvo S60 D5 2002 Last Online: Nov 7th, 2011 04:32 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spalding	not on all logbooks, my logbook haven't got power output on it __________________ I know my English is not perfect, but it's not my native language...

Aug 9th, 2011, 11:59	#10
john f Senior Member Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 08:10 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: worcester	V70 d5 bhp Hello All I know this is and old chestnut but I have a 56 plate v70 d5 Se Euro IV registered Jan 07 The car has the light grey engine cover and the later injection management on the passenger side (left) The Log book suggests that it is 185 bhp (71 code) HPI have it recorded as 185 and so does my insurance company The car also drives well on the move However the code sticker on the cam belt cover reads D5244T suggesting 163 Bhp or do D5,s all read this Should it read D5244(T4) also emissions are listed as 179 on paperwork (6 speed Manual) I enjoy the car but of course I would like it to be the 185 because I would feel so much more important ! John F

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