Volvo V60
Strongest D5 variant with 158 kW and 440 Nm, bi-turbo charged for dynamic performance. Most powerful development stage of the proven 5-cylinder diesel with Euro 5 standard. Fitted in the more sporting diesel versions of all large Volvo model ranges.
Solid everyday performance
Enough power for relaxed cruising. Not a sports car, but a dependable companion that never gets tired.
Engine Weaknesses 4
Replacement interval 160,000 km or 10 years — also on the automatic variant (175 hp version). Belt-driven water pump must always be replaced at the same time.
Symptoms: No warning signal. Belt failure leads to engine damage.
The final D5244T15 also retains the copper seal problem of the D5 family at the injector copper rings. Sealing integrity should be checked regularly on vehicles over 5 years old.
Symptoms: Black deposits around injectors, exhaust smell, misfires.
DPF on the D5244T15 clogs like all D5 generations with predominantly short-trip use. Longer motorway runs for active regeneration are recommended.
Symptoms: DPF warning light, power loss, oil level rises (diesel in oil), increased fuel consumption.
EGR valve becomes contaminated by soot from exhaust gases. If the flap actuator sticks, exhaust gas recirculation fails and emissions exceed the limit.
Symptoms: Power loss, check engine light (P0400), black smoke, increased fuel consumption.
Reports & Tests
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA (2010–2018). Most reported: Engine (15), Other (5), Powertrain (5).