Swirl flaps / intake manifold (pre-2007)
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
model years 2001–2007 only
Signs: Engine light, power loss
Fix: Replace manifold / actuator
€400–1,000
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5)
Diesel · 1,984 / 2,400 cm³ · 93–158 kW
14
model generations
4
known faults
653,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Diesel. Timing drive: belt · 120,000 km / every 96 mo.
In our database this engine is fitted to 14 model generations, among them: Volvo XC60 I, Volvo S60 / V60 I, Volvo V40, Volvo XC70 II, Volvo V70 III, Volvo XC90 I and 8 more.
The most expensive known risk is swirl flaps / intake manifold (pre-2007): it usually appears at 120,000–220,000 km and costs €400–1,000 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,984 / 2,400 cm³ |
| Power | 93–158 kW |
| Years | 2001–2016 |
| Timing drive | Belt · 120,000 km / every 96 mo |
| Oil | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA A5/B5 / C2 · ~6.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| Engine codes | D5244T, D5244T2, D5244T4, D5244T5, D5244T8, D5244T10, D5244T11, D5244T13, D5244T15, D5244T17, D5244T18, D5244T21, D5204T, D5204T2, D5204T3, D5204T5, D5204T7 |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
EGR valve / cooler
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–900
Crankcase breather (oil trap) clogging
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Oil leaks from seals, crankcase pressure
Fix: Replace oil trap / breather
€150–400
Turbo actuator
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Replace actuator
€300–800
Engine-related service
Intervals and typical prices, using the Volvo S60 / V60 I as an example. The app gives the exact plan for your car.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 120,000 km or every 96 months | €450–900 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Volvo C30 2006–2013Volvo C70 II 2006–2013Volvo S40 / V50 2004–2012Volvo S60 / V60 I 2010–2018Volvo S60 I 2000–2009Volvo S80 I 1998–2006Volvo S80 II 2006–2016Volvo V40 2012–2019Volvo V70 II 2000–2007Volvo V70 III 2007–2016Volvo XC60 I 2008–2017Volvo XC70 I 2000–2007Volvo XC70 II 2007–2016Volvo XC90 I 2002–2014
Common questions
Does the 2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5) engine have a timing chain or a timing belt?
Belt · 120,000 km / every 96 mo.
What oil does the 2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5) engine take?
5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA A5/B5 / C2 · ~6.0 L · every 15,000 km.
What are the known problems with the 2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: swirl flaps / intake manifold (pre-2007) (120,000–220,000 km, €400–1,000); EGR valve / cooler (120,000–220,000 km, €300–900); turbo actuator (150,000–250,000 km, €300–800); crankcase breather (oil trap) clogging (150,000–250,000 km, €150–400).
Which cars have the 2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5) engine?
Volvo XC60 I, Volvo S60 / V60 I, Volvo V40, Volvo XC70 II, Volvo V70 III, Volvo XC90 I and 8 more.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026