Volvo V60
Entry diesel with 2.0 litres and 133 kW in the high-output version (D4/D5), alternatively 88 kW (D2) for maximum efficiency. Same common-rail platform as the other Drive-E diesels. Suitable for mixed urban and cross-country use.
Compact diesel everyday engine
130 kW D4 in the compact models: adequate and efficient. Not a sports car, but a good commuter.
Engine Weaknesses 4
The VEA diesel D4204T5 uses timing belt drive. Replacement interval 105,000 km or 10 years. The serpentine belt must be maintained separately: if it breaks, it can wrap around the timing belt and cause total engine damage.
Symptoms: No warning before belt breaks. Loud clattering or sudden stall indicates damage.
Even the weakest VEA diesel D2 (D4204T5) is affected by the EGR cooler problem. With this engine's already low exhaust temperatures, EGR soot paste formation is particularly common.
Symptoms: Check engine light, engine throttling, increased fuel consumption, rough idle
The 120 hp D2 with its lower load uptake has particular difficulty completing DPF regeneration on short trips. Regular motorway runs are mandatory. At minimum every 2,000 km a run of over 30 minutes at motorway speeds.
Symptoms: DPF light early after purchase, power reduction, soot smell when stopping
The 1,800-bar piezo injectors of the D4204T5 can leak at mileages over 150,000 km. Leaking injectors cause oil dilution by diesel and rough running. Diagnose via return flow rate measurement.
Symptoms: Rough idle, increased fuel consumption, diesel smell in engine oil, slight soot smell.
Reports & Tests
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA (2010–2018). Most reported: Engine (15), Other (5), Powertrain (5).