Volvo S60 T5 224 — Reliability
Reliability Summary
Engine Comparison
| Engine | Reliability Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
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VEP4 2.0 single-turbo (B4204T T3/T4/T5, B4154T)
2.0L Turbo I4 |
79/100 | BUY |
|
Volvo modular I5 petrol (B5244S, B5204T, B5234T, B5244T, B5254T; Ford HYDA/HYDB/HUBA/JZDA)
2.0-2.5L I5 petrol (NA and turbo) |
75/100 | ACCEPTABLE |
Engines in this model
VEP4 2.0 single-turbo (B4204T T3/T4/T5, B4154T)
2.0L Turbo I4
Volvo's own Drive-E four-cylinder with a single turbo (T3/T4/T5, also the 1.5 T2/T3). Smooth and eco...
View details →Volvo modular I5 petrol (B5244S, B5204T, B5234T, B5244T, B5254T; Ford HYDA/HYDB/HUBA/JZDA)
2.0-2.5L I5 petrol (NA and turbo)
Volvo's modular five-cylinder petrol: the 2.4 and the 2.0T/2.4T/2.5T/T5/R in Volvos, and the 2.5 tur...
View details →Known Issues Across All Engines
| Issue | Engine | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Oil consumption from faulty piston rings (built late 2013 - early 2016) | VEP4 2.0 single-turbo (B4204T T3/T4/T5, B4154T) | critical |
| Starter fuse can blow with auto start-stop (2016 model year) - recall | VEP4 2.0 single-turbo (B4204T T3/T4/T5, B4154T) | minor |
| Timing belt (scheduled replacement) | VEP4 2.0 single-turbo (B4204T T3/T4/T5, B4154T) | minor |
| Low-pressure fuel pump fuse failure (2019-2020) - recall | VEP4 2.0 single-turbo (B4204T T3/T4/T5, B4154T) | minor |
| Timing belt - interference engine, 120,000 km or 10 years | Volvo modular I5 petrol (B5244S, B5204T, B5234T, B5244T, B5254T; Ford HYDA/HYDB/HUBA/JZDA) | high |
| Cracked cylinder liners (early Focus ST, high-pressure and tuned engines) | Volvo modular I5 petrol (B5244S, B5204T, B5234T, B5244T, B5254T; Ford HYDA/HYDB/HUBA/JZDA) | high |
| Electronic throttle body failure (Magneti Marelli, 2000-2002 cars) | Volvo modular I5 petrol (B5244S, B5204T, B5234T, B5244T, B5254T; Ford HYDA/HYDB/HUBA/JZDA) | moderate |
| Crankcase ventilation clogging / breather diaphragm tear - oil consumption | Volvo modular I5 petrol (B5244S, B5204T, B5234T, B5244T, B5254T; Ford HYDA/HYDB/HUBA/JZDA) | moderate |
| Variable valve timing (CVVT) unit failure or oil leak | Volvo modular I5 petrol (B5244S, B5204T, B5234T, B5244T, B5254T; Ford HYDA/HYDB/HUBA/JZDA) | moderate |
| Turbo oil seal wear | Volvo modular I5 petrol (B5244S, B5204T, B5234T, B5244T, B5254T; Ford HYDA/HYDB/HUBA/JZDA) | minor |
| Boost-control valve / solenoid failure - low boost | Volvo modular I5 petrol (B5244S, B5204T, B5234T, B5244T, B5254T; Ford HYDA/HYDB/HUBA/JZDA) | minor |
| Plastic intake plenum split by backfire (early Focus RS Mk2) | Volvo modular I5 petrol (B5244S, B5204T, B5234T, B5244T, B5254T; Ford HYDA/HYDB/HUBA/JZDA) | minor |
FAQ
Is the Volvo S60 T5 reliable?
The Volvo S60 T5 has 2 engine options with reliability scores ranging from 75/100 (ACCEPTABLE) to 79/100 (BUY). Average reliability: 77/100.
Which Volvo S60 T5 engine is most reliable?
The VEP4 2.0 single-turbo (B4204T T3/T4/T5, B4154T) is the most reliable engine in the Volvo S60 T5, scoring 79/100 (BUY).
What problems does the Volvo S60 T5 have?
Across all engine variants, the Volvo S60 T5 has 12 known issues. The most common are related to Oil consumption from faulty piston rings (built late 2013 - early 2016), Starter fuse can blow with auto start-stop (2016 model year) - recall, Timing belt (scheduled replacement).