Petrol · 2012–2019
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All about the Volvo V40All about the T4 / T5 (VEA petrol) engine
The T4 / T5 (VEA petrol) engine was fitted to the Volvo V40 (2012–2019). In the EU that is 18.3 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 2.0 122 hp, 1.5 152 hp, 1.5 122 hp, 2.0 152 hp.
The most expensive known risk is crankcase ventilation (PCV) diaphragm tears: it usually appears at 80,000–180,000 km and costs €200–600 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: Oil level warning between services, oil must be topped up often, sometimes blue smoke
Fix: Have a dealer oil consumption test done; if it fails, pistons and rings are replaced with the revised parts
Signs: Whistling or rough idle, oily breather hoses and filler cap, oil leaks from seals
Fix: Replace the PCV valve / oil separator assembly, not only the diaphragm, and check the crank seals
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: €2,200–4,950. 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 T4 / T5 (VEA petrol) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 150,000 km or every 120 months | €450–900 |
| 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 |
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Petrol1,969 cm³ · 90 kW (122 hp) | 6.3 % | 2015–2019 | 142 g/km | — |
| 1.5 Petrol1,498 cm³ · 112 kW (152 hp) | 6.2 % | 2015–2019 | 154 g/km | — |
| 1.5 Petrol1,498 cm³ · 90 kW (122 hp) | 3.2 % | 2015–2019 | 149 g/km | — |
| 2.0 Petrol1,969 cm³ · 112 kW (152 hp) | 3.0 % | 2015–2019 | 139 g/km | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
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: crankcase ventilation (PCV) diaphragm tears (80,000–180,000 km, €200–600).
Belt · 150,000 km / every 120 mo.
0W-20 · Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE · ~5.2 L · every 15,000 km.
1.6 HDi / TDCi / e-HDi (DV6, 8v / 16v)2.0 / 2.4 D / D3 / D4 / D5 5-cyl (Volvo D5)D3 / D4 / D5 (VEA diesel)1.5 / 1.6 EcoBoost (4-cyl)
Volvo XC60 II 2017–Volvo XC40 2017–Volvo S60 / V60 II 2018–Volvo S90 / V90 2016–Volvo XC90 II 2014–
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