Volvo V60 D4 155 — Reliability

155 Wagon Mid 2010–2018 2 engines

Reliability Summary

Best engine D5244T (D5) — 80/100 BUY
Worst engine VED4 (D4204T) — 76/100 ACCEPTABLE
Average reliability 78/100

Engine Comparison

Engine Reliability Score Verdict Known Issues
D5244T (D5)
2.4L Turbo Diesel I5 		80/100 BUY DPF blockage (city use) +2
VED4 (D4204T)
2.0L Diesel I4 		76/100 ACCEPTABLE EGR cooler failure — main VED4 issue +1

Engines in this model

BUY 80

D5244T (D5)

2.4L Turbo Diesel I5

Iconic Volvo five-cylinder diesel. XC60/V70/S80. Strong torque. Injector issues at 150k+. Proven.

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ACCEPTABLE 76

VED4 (D4204T)

2.0L Diesel I4

VEA-platform diesel. XC40/XC60/V60. DPF care needed. Smooth highway cruiser. Good economy.

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
DPF blockage (city use) D5244T (D5) high 60,000 km – 120,000 km
EGR cooler failure — city use D5244T (D5) high 120,000 km – 180,000 km
Injector wear at high mileage D5244T (D5) moderate 150,000 km – 250,000 km
EGR cooler failure — main VED4 issue VED4 (D4204T) critical 80,000 km – 130,000 km
DPF blockage — city short trips VED4 (D4204T) high 60,000 km – 120,000 km

FAQ

Is the Volvo V60 D4 reliable?

The Volvo V60 D4 has 2 engine options with reliability scores ranging from 76/100 (ACCEPTABLE) to 80/100 (BUY). Average reliability: 78/100.

Which Volvo V60 D4 engine is most reliable?

The D5244T (D5) is the most reliable engine in the Volvo V60 D4, scoring 80/100 (BUY).

What problems does the Volvo V60 D4 have?

Across all engine variants, the Volvo V60 D4 has 5 known issues. The most common are related to DPF blockage (city use), EGR cooler failure — city use, Injector wear at high mileage.