Volvo V60 D4 155 — Reliability
Reliability Summary
Engine Comparison
| Engine | Reliability Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
|
D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7)
2.0L Turbo Diesel I5 |
71/100 | ACCEPTABLE |
|
D4 VEA (D4204T5/T14/T23)
2.0L Diesel I4 |
70/100 | ACCEPTABLE |
Engines in this model
D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7)
2.0L Turbo Diesel I5
Volvo's 2.0 five-cylinder diesel, a short-stroke version of the 2.4 D5, sold as D3 and D4 (136-177 h...
View details →D4 VEA (D4204T5/T14/T23)
2.0L Diesel I4
Volvo's own Drive-E four-cylinder diesel: smooth, frugal and a good motorway car. Early cars (2014-2...
View details →Known Issues Across All Engines
| Issue | Engine | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Cracked cylinder block or head gasket failure (some engines) | D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) | high |
| Auxiliary belt tensioner failure - belt can snap and reach the timing belt | D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) | high |
| Timing belt due at 180,000 km or 10 years | D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) | moderate |
| Injector or rail pressure regulator faults | D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) | moderate |
| EGR valve and throttle body sooting | D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) | moderate |
| Particulate filter (DPF) regeneration problems | D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) | moderate |
| Boost pressure sensor and other sensor faults | D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) | minor |
| Plastic intake manifold can melt - fire risk (2019 recall) | D4 VEA (D4204T5/T14/T23) | critical |
| Timing belt - interference engine, 150,000-180,000 km or 10 years | D4 VEA (D4204T5/T14/T23) | high |
| EGR cooler blockage and EGR valve fouling | D4 VEA (D4204T5/T14/T23) | high |
| High oil consumption - piston rings (2014-2015 builds) | D4 VEA (D4204T5/T14/T23) | high |
| DPF regeneration interrupted by short trips - oil dilution | D4 VEA (D4204T5/T14/T23) | moderate |
FAQ
Is the Volvo V60 D4 reliable?
The Volvo V60 D4 has 2 engine options with reliability scores ranging from 70/100 (ACCEPTABLE) to 71/100 (ACCEPTABLE). Average reliability: 70/100.
Which Volvo V60 D4 engine is most reliable?
The D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) is the most reliable engine in the Volvo V60 D4, scoring 71/100 (ACCEPTABLE).
What problems does the Volvo V60 D4 have?
Across all engine variants, the Volvo V60 D4 has 12 known issues. The most common are related to Cracked cylinder block or head gasket failure (some engines), Auxiliary belt tensioner failure - belt can snap and reach the timing belt, Timing belt due at 180,000 km or 10 years.