Volvo V40 D2 525 — Reliability
Reliability Summary
Best engine
DV6C/DV6D 1.6 HDi 8v / BlueHDi — 72/100
ACCEPTABLE
Worst engine
D4 VEA (D4204T5/T14/T23) — 70/100
ACCEPTABLE
Average reliability
71/100
Engine Comparison
| Engine | Reliability Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
|
DV6C/DV6D 1.6 HDi 8v / BlueHDi
1.6L Diesel I4 (8v) |
72/100 | ACCEPTABLE |
|
D4 VEA (D4204T5/T14/T23)
2.0L Diesel I4 |
70/100 | ACCEPTABLE |
Engines in this model
ACCEPTABLE
72
DV6C/DV6D 1.6 HDi 8v / BlueHDi
1.6L Diesel I4 (8v)
Second-generation 1.6 HDi: 8-valve head with better injector sealing, redesigned turbo installation ...
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ACCEPTABLE
70
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Injector failure | DV6C/DV6D 1.6 HDi 8v / BlueHDi | high |
| DPF blockage — city driving | DV6C/DV6D 1.6 HDi 8v / BlueHDi | high |
| Injector copper-seal leak — soot into the oil ("black death") | DV6C/DV6D 1.6 HDi 8v / BlueHDi | moderate |
| Turbo failure — carbon in oil feed (reduced on 8-valve) | DV6C/DV6D 1.6 HDi 8v / BlueHDi | moderate |
| 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 V40 D2 reliable?
The Volvo V40 D2 has 2 engine options with reliability scores ranging from 70/100 (ACCEPTABLE) to 72/100 (ACCEPTABLE). Average reliability: 71/100.
Which Volvo V40 D2 engine is most reliable?
The DV6C/DV6D 1.6 HDi 8v / BlueHDi is the most reliable engine in the Volvo V40 D2, scoring 72/100 (ACCEPTABLE).
What problems does the Volvo V40 D2 have?
Across all engine variants, the Volvo V40 D2 has 9 known issues. The most common are related to Injector failure, DPF blockage — city driving, Injector copper-seal leak — soot into the oil ("black death").