Volvo S60 1
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
299 PS
2.5L Turbo R Benzin
Volvo R — proof that Volvo can do sport
Legendary!181–185 PS
2.4L D5 Diesel
5 weaknesses
Stay Away!Generations
Engine Overview
The Volvo S60 1 is available with 6 engine variants — from 140 to 299 hp. 3 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Volvo 2.4L D5 (Diesel, 163–185 PS) comes with 2 different engines: D5244T (2001–2009, Be Careful) und D5244T4 (2005–2009, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.4L D5!
The Volvo 2.0T (Benziner, 179 PS) has the B5204T5 (2.0L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.4L (Benziner, 140–170 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B5244S (2000–2009, Be Careful) und B5244S2 (2000–2009, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.4L!
The Volvo 2.4L Turbo (Benziner, 200–260 PS) comes with 3 different engines: B5244T (2000–2009, Be Careful) und B5244T3 (2000–2009, Be Careful) und B5244T5 (2005–2009, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.4L Turbo!
The Volvo 2.5L Turbo (Benziner, 209 PS) has the B5254T2 (2.5L Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.5L Turbo R (Benziner, 299 PS) has the B5254T4 (2.5L Turbo R) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Magneti Marelli throttle body — idle hunting Petrol engines built between 2000 and 2002 use a Magneti Marelli throttle body that is prone to premature wear. The engine idles erratically and can stall. Replace with the revised throttle body. Symptoms: Rough idle, engine stalls at traffic lights, throttle response delayed or jerky from 80,000 km | Low | |
| Radio/navigation fails due to cold solder joints The audio and navigation system on the P2 platform (S60 I, V70 II, XC70 I) fails due to cold solder joints in the RTI control unit. Replacement costs €700 and up; professional re-soldering is cheaper. Symptoms: Black screen, navigation sporadically fails to start, audio system fails from 130,000 km | Medium |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 58 weaknesses have been documented for the Volvo S60 1 (2000–2009) — 47 engine-related and 11 vehicle-related. One problem engine: D5244T4 (2.4L D5). Typical issues affect Electronics, Suspension, Gearbox, Brakes.
S60 (D5244T, 2001–2009) — Be Careful: Injector seal leaking (Black Death), Timing belt + water pump, EGR valve sooted. Power: 163 PS.
S60 (D5244T4, 2005–2009) — Stay Away!: Injector seal leaking (Black Death), Swirl flap linkage breaks, Timing belt + water pump. Power: 185 PS.
S60 (B5244S, 2000–2009) — Be Careful: Timing belt replacement mandatory, Camshaft adjuster migrates and fails to seal, PCV oil separator clogged. Power: 140 PS.
S60 (B5244S2, 2000–2009) — Be Careful: Timing belt replacement mandatory, PCV oil separator clogged, Water pump and radiator susceptible at higher mileage. Power: 170 PS.
S60 (B5244T, 2000–2009) — Be Careful: ETM electronic throttle unit faulty, Timing belt + CVVT camshaft adjuster, PCV oil separator clogged. Power: 200 PS.
S60 (B5244T3, 2000–2009) — Be Careful: ETM electronic throttle unit faulty, Timing belt + CVVT adjuster, PCV oil separator clogged. Power: 200 PS.
S60 (B5204T5, 2001–2009) — Be Careful: Timing belt + CVVT camshaft adjuster, PCV hose cracks — oil on engine, ETM electronic throttle unit faulty. Power: 179 PS.
S60 (B5254T2, 2001–2009) — Be Careful: Timing belt + water pump mandatory, PCV oil separator clogged, Turbo drain pipe seal leaking. Power: 209 PS.
S60 (B5254T4, 2003–2009) — Be Careful: PCV oil separator critical on high-performance engine, Turbocharger bearing wear, Timing belt with water pump. Power: 299 PS.
S60 (B5244T5, 2005–2009) — Be Careful: ETM electronic throttle unit faulty, Timing belt + CVVT adjuster, Piston rings stick due to PCV failure. Power: 260 PS.
What to watch out for with the Volvo S60? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee