Volvo V40 Mk2 — Reliability

Mk2 2012–2014 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine Volvo modular I5 petrol (B5244S, B5204T, B5234T, B5244T, B5254T; Ford HYDA/HYDB/HUBA/JZDA) — 75/100 ACCEPTABLE
Known Issues 8

Engine in this model

ACCEPTABLE 75

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...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
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 120,000 km – 200,000 km
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 70,000 km
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 200,000 km
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 —
Boost-control valve / solenoid failure - low boost Volvo modular I5 petrol (B5244S, B5204T, B5234T, B5244T, B5254T; Ford HYDA/HYDB/HUBA/JZDA) minor —