Volvo V90 T5 (2.0) 245 hp — Stage 1 file (+30 hp)

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Chip tuning for Volvo V90 T5 (2.0) 245 hp ECU

Volvo V90 (2016) T5 (2.0) 245 hp — premium petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Geely Holding (с 2010) group (Швеция, 1927). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 245 to 275 hp (+30 hp, +12%) and torque from 350 to 420 Nm (+70 Nm). A petrol engine built in 2016 — a Tricore platform without strong protection; OBD access works.

Polestar is Volvo's performance division, and a standalone brand since 2017. The Volvo range comprises premium saloons, estates and crossovers (SPA and CMA platforms). Volvo shares platforms and engines with Geely and Polestar. Polestar Engineered is Volvo's performance engine range. VEA is Volvo's modern modular petrol engine range. High-output Volvo turbo petrol engines deliver a solid gain with Stage 1.

On pre-2017 Volvos, Stage 1 goes in over OBD without Bench. The Volvo community in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe has a large pool of ready-made Stage files. Within Geely Holding, ECUs are partly shared with Polestar and some Geely models. High-output Volvo models are premium crossovers with solid headroom for Stage 1.

Frequently asked questions

What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Volvo V90 T5 (2.0) 245 hp?

Stage 1 chip tuning on the Volvo V90 T5 (2.0) 245 hp boosts engine output by 30 hp: from 245 to 275 hp. Torque rises from 350 to 420 Nm (+70 Nm).

What changes in the Volvo V90 ECU after Stage 1?

Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Volvo V90 with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +30 hp with no hardware changes.

Do you need hardware changes for Stage 1 on the Volvo V90?

Stage 1 on the powerful Volvo V90 T5 (2.0) 245 hp “lifts” the factory limiters with no hardware changes. The gain is noticeable in the mid and upper range. There is headroom left for moving to Stage 2 (downpipe + intake + intercooler).

What is Stage 2 for the Volvo V90 T5 (2.0) 245 hp?

Stage 2 for the Volvo V90 T5 (2.0) 245 hp is Stage 1 plus hardware changes: a downpipe, a larger intake and a performance intercooler. The gain is considerably higher, but it requires professional component selection.

Does the factory warranty of the Volvo V90 remain valid after Stage 1?

After remapping the Volvo V90, the official factory warranty on the engine and gearbox is lost (this applies to any manufacturer when the ECU is modified). CHIPOK guarantees the quality of the calibration and free revisions.

How long is the wait for a Stage 1 remap for the Volvo V90?

Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Volvo V90. Bench reading (BDM/JTAG) takes about 60 minutes plus refitting. Remote file processing at CHIPOK takes 5-30 minutes.

How do you roll back to the factory firmware of the Volvo V90?

Before Stage 1 the original of the Volvo V90 T5 (2.0) 245 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Volvo V90 T5 (2.0) 245 hp cost?

The remap price for the Volvo V90 T5 (2.0) 245 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.

Last updated: 31.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno