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2.0 D3/D4 five-cylinder (D5204T, 2011-2016) engine: faults and reliability

Volvo D5 de 5 cilindros (D5244T and D5204T) version

With caution

We have found no testimonies or studies specific to this block; since it shares its architecture with the 2.4, the same checks should be applied (auxiliary belt, EGR, DPF).^[1][2]

Years

2011–2016

Power

136–163 hp

Faults that affect it

0 of high or critical severity

Cars that use it

in our database

Reviewed on 5 October 20263 sources How we work

What changes in this version

2.0-litre version of the same five-cylinder, sold as the 136-163 hp D3 and the 163 hp D4 in the V70 and V60, before Volvo replaced it with the four-cylinder VEA.^[2][3]

Engine codes of this version: D5204T2, D5204T3, D5204T7.

Faults of the D5204T2 engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

None of the documented D5 5 cilindros faults affect this version. See all D5 5 cilindros faults

Cars fitted with the D5204T2 engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

Volvo

Volvo V70 III2.4 D · D3 · D4 · D52008–2016^[3]
Volvo V60 ID3 · D4 · D52011–2015^[2]

Frequently asked questions

Is the D5204T2 engine reliable?

Our verdict is “With caution”. We have found no testimonies or studies specific to this block; since it shares its architecture with the 2.4, the same checks should be applied (auxiliary belt, EGR, DPF).^[1][2]

Which cars use the D5204T2 engine?

Volvo V70 III (2008–2016) and Volvo V60 I (2011–2015).^[2][3]

Are you buying a car with the D5204T2 engine?

Check the history before buyingMileage, inspection record (ITV in Spain), outstanding finance and accidents for the car you are interested in, from the registration number or the VIN.Request a report

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Sources

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Fiabilidad Volvo XC60 (2008-2017): averías y testimoniosFiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
Volvo V60 (motorizaciones de la primera generación)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026
Volvo V70 (motorizaciones por generación)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026