Volvo S60 2
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
317–326 PS
2.0L T6 Drive-E Benzin
Twin-Charge: turbo + supercharger
Fun to Drive!190–197 PS
2.0L D4 Drive-E Diesel
7 weaknesses
Stay Away!Generations
Engine Overview
The Volvo S60 2 is available with 11 engine variants — from 109 to 326 hp. 3 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Volvo 1.6L DRIVe (Diesel, 114 PS) has the D4162T (1.6L DRIVe) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L D2 Drive-E (Diesel, 120 PS) has the D4204T5 (2.0L D2 Drive-E) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L D3 Drive-E (Diesel, 150 PS) has the D4204T9 (2.0L D3 Drive-E) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L D4 Drive-E (Diesel, 190 PS) has the D4204T14 (2.0L D4 Drive-E) — rated: "Stay Away!", 7 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.4L D5 (Diesel, 185–215 PS) comes with 3 different engines: D5244T4 (2010–2014, Stay Away!) und D5244T10 (2010–2018, Be Careful) und D5244T15 (2010–2018, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.4L D5!
The Volvo 1.6L GTDi Turbo (Benziner, 150–179 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B4164T (2010–2018, Be Careful) und B4164T (2011–2018, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.6L GTDi Turbo!
The Volvo 2.0L T4 Drive-E (Benziner, 190 PS) has the B4204T19 (2.0L T4 Drive-E) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L T5 Drive-E (Benziner, 254 PS) has the B4204T23 (2.0L T5 Drive-E) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.0L T6 Drive-E (Benziner, 320 PS) has the B4204T27 (2.0L T6 Drive-E) — rated: "Be Careful", 4 known weaknesses.
The Volvo 2.5L Turbo (Benziner, 230–254 PS) comes with 2 different engines: B5254T7 (2010–2015, Be Careful) und B5254T12 (2010–2018, Be Careful). Pay attention to the model year for the 2.5L Turbo!
The Volvo 3.0L T6 (Benziner, 305 PS) has the B6304T4 (3.0L T6) — rated: "Be Careful", 6 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Loose nuts and bolts at the rear axle On XC60 II vehicles built between September 2018 and April 2019, nuts and bolts at the rear axle may be too loose. Handling can change abruptly; check recall status. Symptoms: Changed driving stability, knocking noises from the rear, uneven rear tyre wear | Low | |
| Tie rod ends and suspension bushings wear out At higher mileages, worn tie rod ends, ball joints and suspension bushings on the S60 II/V60 I are frequently flagged by MOT inspectors. Tyre wear is very sensitive on this vehicle. Symptoms: Increasing steering play, uneven front tyre wear, slight knocking when turning on cobblestones from 120,000 km | Low |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 83 weaknesses have been documented for the Volvo S60 2 (2010–2018) — 71 engine-related and 12 vehicle-related. 2 problem engines: D5244T4 (2.4L D5), D4204T14 (2.0L D4 Drive-E). Typical issues affect Suspension, Electronics, Cooling, Gearbox.
S60 (D5244T4, 2010–2014) — Stay Away!: Injector seal leaking (Black Death), Swirl flap linkage breaks, Timing belt + water pump. Power: 185 PS.
S60 (D5244T10, 2010–2018) — Be Careful: Injector seal leaking, Swirl flap linkage breaks, Timing belt + water pump. Power: 205 PS.
S60 (D5244T15, 2010–2018) — Be Careful: Timing belt + water pump, Injector seal leaking, DPF clogs with short-trip use. Power: 215 PS.
S60 (D4162T, 2011–2015) — Be Careful: Timing belt — interval shortened to 140,000 km in 2014, Engine block can crack on overheating, Diesel particulate filter clogs with short-trip use. Power: 114 PS.
S60 (D4204T5, 2012–2018) — Be Careful: Timing belt — strictly observe 105,000 km interval, EGR cooler clogged (all VEA diesels affected), DPF clogs especially with short-trip use (D2). Power: 120 PS.
S60 (D4204T9, 2014–2018) — Be Careful: EGR cooler soot-clogged — fire risk, Timing belt maintenance must be observed, DPF clogging with short-trip use. Power: 150 PS.
S60 (D4204T14, 2014–2018) — Stay Away!: EGR recall due to fire risk (same as D3), Turbocharger failure — turbine wheel collapse, DPF issues from high EGR soot load. Power: 190 PS.
S60 (B4164T, 2010–2018) — Be Careful: Cylinder head overheats on coolant loss — recall, Recall: coolant monitoring inadequate (2014), Turbo coolant hoses split. Power: 179 PS.
S60 (B5254T7, 2010–2015) — Be Careful: Timing belt + water pump, PCV oil separator clogged, Wastegate actuator faulty. Power: 230 PS.
S60 (B5254T12, 2010–2018) — Be Careful: Piston ring recall due to systemic oil consumption (2013–2016), Timing belt and water pump — interference engine, strict intervals, PCV oil separator clogged. Power: 254 PS.
S60 (B6304T4, 2010–2018) — Be Careful: Elevated oil consumption (pre-2012), Timing chain (rare, but expensive), Thermostat sticks closed. Power: 305 PS.
S60 (B4164T, 2011–2018) — Be Careful: Cylinder head overheats on coolant loss — recall, Recall: coolant monitoring inadequate (2014), Turbo coolant hoses split. Power: 150 PS.
S60 (B4204T19, 2013–2018) — Be Careful: Timing belt — change interval 120,000 km/8 years, Excessive oil consumption due to defective piston rings (up to MY2016), Oil consumption from weak piston rings (VEP4 issue). Power: 190 PS.
S60 (B4204T23, 2013–2018) — Be Careful: Timing belt — change every 120,000 km mandatory, Oil consumption piston ring failure (early Drive-E series), Timing belt interval and tensioner — critical maintenance. Power: 254 PS.
S60 (B4204T27, 2013–2018) — Be Careful: Supercharger seals wear at high mileage, Timing belt — change more complex due to supercharger, Supercharger bypass valve failed (P00C4). Power: 320 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