Volvo V40 Mk2 — Reliability

Mk2 2012–2014 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) — 71/100 ACCEPTABLE
Known Issues 7

Engine in this model

ACCEPTABLE 71

D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7)

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
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 —
Particulate filter (DPF) regeneration problems D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) moderate —
Injector or rail pressure regulator faults D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) moderate —
Timing belt due at 180,000 km or 10 years D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) moderate 180,000 km – 180,000 km
EGR valve and throttle body sooting D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) moderate —
Boost pressure sensor and other sensor faults D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) minor —