Volvo S60 T5 224 — Reliability

224 Sedan Mid 2010–2018 2 engines

Reliability Summary

Best engine VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) — 78/100 BUY
Worst engine B5254T — 75/100 ACCEPTABLE
Average reliability 76/100

Engine Comparison

Engine Reliability Score Verdict Known Issues
VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)
2.0L Turbo I4 		78/100 BUY Oil consumption — piston rings (2014-2016) +2
B5254T
2.5L Turbo I5 		75/100 ACCEPTABLE Timing belt + tensioner replacement +3

Engines in this model

BUY 78

VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

2.0L Turbo I4

New-gen Volvo four-cyl. Powers XC40 to XC90. Reliable but less character than old five. Adequate.

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ACCEPTABLE 75

B5254T

2.5L Turbo I5

Classic Volvo turbo five. S60/V70/XC90. PCV system needs attention. Smooth, punchy. Good with care.

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Oil consumption — piston rings (2014-2016) VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) high 50,000 km – 100,000 km
Turbo diverter valve failure VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) moderate 80,000 km – 120,000 km
Engine / transmission mount wear VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) minor 80,000 km – 150,000 km
Timing belt + tensioner replacement B5254T high 100,000 km – 120,000 km
PCV (crankcase ventilation) system clogging B5254T high 100,000 km – 160,000 km
Throttle body failure / sticking B5254T moderate 100,000 km – 150,000 km
Turbo oil seal wear B5254T minor 150,000 km – 250,000 km

FAQ

Is the Volvo S60 T5 reliable?

The Volvo S60 T5 has 2 engine options with reliability scores ranging from 75/100 (ACCEPTABLE) to 78/100 (BUY). Average reliability: 76/100.

Which Volvo S60 T5 engine is most reliable?

The VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) is the most reliable engine in the Volvo S60 T5, scoring 78/100 (BUY).

What problems does the Volvo S60 T5 have?

Across all engine variants, the Volvo S60 T5 has 7 known issues. The most common are related to Oil consumption — piston rings (2014-2016), Turbo diverter valve failure, Engine / transmission mount wear.