Volvo D5 de 5 cilindros (D5244T and D5204T)Particulate filter (DPF/FAP)
Clogged diesel particulate filter (DPF) on the D5 5 cilindros
Why this rating?
Medium severity: It can leave you stranded or get worse if ignored, without destroying the engine.
Frequency occasional: The XC60 entry cites two cases on the 205 hp D5 and two on the 215 hp; Total Renting mentions it as a problem of urban use. There are no statistics on the number of units affected.[1][2]
Symptoms
- Particulate filter warning and frequent regenerations.[1]DPF warning light: other faults that cause it · Garage soon
- Loss of power because the DPF is saturated.[1]Less power: other faults that cause it · Monitor
Why it happens
Affected cars and years
The D5 has had the particulate filter as standard since the 185 hp version of 2005 and it regenerates by itself every 500-1,000 km, according to Autopista.[3]
| Version | Years | Codes |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 D5 of 175-215 hp and D4 of 181 hp (D5244T4/T10/T11/T14/T15, 2005-2015) | 2005–2015 | D5244T4D5244T10D5244T11D5244T14D5244T15 |
Models fitted with the affected versions
Volvo
- Volvo S60 I2001–2009
- Volvo S60 II2010–2017
- Volvo V70 II2002–2007
- Volvo V70 III2008–2016
- Volvo XC70 II2005–2007
- Volvo XC90 I2005–2014
- Volvo XC60 I2008–2015
- Volvo S80 II2006–2016
- Volvo V60 I2011–2015
How much it costs to repair
Includes: Repair or replacement of the XC90 D5's DPF according to the article.[1]
The article does not specify whether it is an independent garage or a dealer.
Prices in Spain, including VAT. A workshop hour costs on average €38–66 at independent garages and €77–134 at dealerships in Spain, depending on the region and the brand. How we calculate costs
How to check for it before buying a used car
- Check the history of forced regenerations and the car's previous use.[1]
Parts needed
The part or kit that fixes this fault, according to the sources.
Diesel particulate filter (DPF)
Traps the soot from the exhaust.
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How to prevent it
- It is worth alternating long journeys with urban ones to make regeneration easier.[1]
Recalls, campaigns and claims
As of 5 October 2026, we have no record of recalls, campaigns or extended manufacturer warranties for this fault. Check with an official dealer using the chassis (VIN) number: they will tell you whether the car has any outstanding campaign.
What owners say
Frequently asked questions
How often does the D5's DPF regenerate?
According to Autopista, every 500-1,000 km depending on driving conditions.[3]
What can you do now?
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Other D5 5 cilindros faults
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalTimingAuxiliary belt breakage that takes the timing with itOn Volvo's five-cylinder D5, several XC60 and S60 owners report that the auxiliary belt snapped between 74,000 and 119,000 km and damaged the timing, leaving the engine immobilised.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalEmissions controlEGR valve and EGR cooler clogged with carbonOn the D5 the EGR valve and its cooler accumulate soot, especially with short journeys; cleaning or replacing them costs between €350 and €700 in Spain according to an industry article.Repair (garage): €350–€700
- Medium severityFrequency: RareTurboTurbocharger failureOn the D5 there are isolated cases of turbo failure (at 165,000 and 167,000 km in an S60 and an XC60); an industry article puts the repair at between €700 and €1,400 in Spain.Repair (garage): €700–€1,400
More faults with the particulate filter on other engines and cars
- High severityFrequency: Very frequentOM651EGR and particulate filter clogging, and emissions software updatesThe particulate filter and EGR clog up with short journeys, as on any diesel with these systems. In addition, Germany's KBA required software updates on several models with this engine between 2018 and 2021 because of a function that reduced EGR outside a temperature range.Repair (garage): €800–€2,500
- High severityFrequency: Common1.3 MultijetIncomplete particulate filter regenerations and oil dilutionIn heavy urban use, with short journeys that do not let the particulate filter regeneration finish, unburnt diesel passes into the sump and dilutes the oil; the level can rise on the dipstick and the oil loses its ability to lubricate. Repeated many times, it speeds up engine wear.
- High severityFrequency: Common2.0 HDiDPF clogging on additive-type systems (Eolys/cerine)The additive-type diesel particulate filter (DPF) of the 2.0 HDi clogs relatively easily on short journeys, especially on the 107/110 and 136-140 hp versions. The anti-pollution warning light comes on and, if ignored, the car loses power and may end up needing a new DPF.
- High severityFrequency: Common1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet IISaturated diesel particulate filter (DPF) from incomplete regenerationsIn urban use with short journeys, the particulate filter does not manage to complete its regeneration and becomes saturated; garages recommend a weekly motorway run to avoid it. The filter itself is among the weak points flagged in the 1.6 and 2.0 MultiJet II after a certain mileage.
- High severityFrequency: Common2.0 Ingenium diéselFuel dilution of the oil linked to particulate filter regenerationsYes: on short trips and in urban use, the Ingenium diesel's particulate filter does not always complete regeneration, and some of the diesel injected to burn off the soot ends up mixing with the engine oil, which reduces its ability to lubricate.
- High severityFrequency: CommonMZR-CDOil dilution from leaking injector seals and DPF regenerationsOn the 2.0 and 2.2 MZR-CD, injector seals that age badly and incomplete particulate filter regenerations on short journeys can let unburnt diesel into the sump, diluting the oil and leaving the engine with less lubrication.
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Sources
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- Problemas Volvo XC90 D5Total Renting · General press · consulted 5 October 2026 · in Spanish
- Fiabilidad Volvo XC60 (2008-2017): averías y testimoniosFiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
- Volvo D5 de 185 CV para S60, V70, XC70 y XC90Autopista · Motoring press · published 27 July 2005 · consulted 5 October 2026 · in Spanish