Diesel · 2012–2019
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All about the Volvo V40All about the 2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5) engine
The 2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5) engine was fitted to the Volvo V40 (2012–2019). In the EU that is 23.4 % of all new cars of this generation.
The most expensive known risk is auxiliary belt tensioner or pulley fails; belt debris can wreck the timing belt: it usually appears at 100,000–250,000 km and costs €150–3,500 to fix.
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
Signs: Engine light with P2015 and 'Engine system service required', weak pulling at low revs, sometimes limp mode
Fix: Check the joint between actuator and flap shaft; fit a new joint or swirl flap kit, cleaning the soot from the inlet ports if the flaps are coked
Signs: Squeal, rattle or vibrating tensioner at the front of the engine; a snapped belt can be pulled behind the timing cover and make the timing belt jump
Fix: Replace the auxiliary belt, tensioner and idler pulleys with every timing belt change, and at once if they are noisy or wobble
Signs: Hesitation, power loss, engine light with EGR codes, limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace the EGR valve and adapt it with a diagnostic tool; check the EGR cooler
Signs: DPF warning, frequent regenerations, power loss; oil level rising above max on short-trip cars
Fix: Check the differential pressure sensor, run a forced regeneration or clean / replace the DPF; change diluted oil at once
Signs: Limp mode under load, overboost or underboost codes, uneven pull
Fix: Check actuator movement in live data; free and clean the vane mechanism or replace the electronic actuator (calibrate after fitting)
Signs: Rough idle, black smoke, hard cold start, injector correction values out of range
Fix: Check leak-off and correction values; recondition or replace faulty injectors with new seals and clamps
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
Signs: Harsh 2–3 / 3–4 shifts, flare
Fix: Fluid flush; valve body
Signs: Rough shifts when the fluid is old
Fix: Fluid change every 60,000 km
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,400–5,750. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the Volvo V40 with the 2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| 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 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 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 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (8). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
The faults with the highest risk: auxiliary belt tensioner or pulley fails; belt debris can wreck the timing belt (100,000–250,000 km, €150–3,500); DPF clogging and oil dilution from interrupted regenerations (100,000–200,000 km, €150–1,800); injector wear or failure (180,000–300,000 km, €300–1,500); EGR valve sticking or clogging with soot (120,000–220,000 km, €300–900).
Belt · 120,000 km / every 96 mo.
5W-30 / 0W-30 · ACEA A5/B5 / C2 · ~6.0 L · every 15,000 km.
1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v)D3 / D4 / D5 (VEA diesel)T4 / T5 (VEA petrol)1.5 / 1.6 EcoBoost (4-cyl)
Volvo S60 / V60 I 2010–2018Volvo V70 III 2007–2016Volvo XC60 I 2008–2017Volvo XC70 II 2007–2016
Main sources for the faults of this engine:
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. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026