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2.4 D and D5 of 130-163 hp (D5244T, 2001-2009) engine: faults and reliability

Volvo D5 de 5 cilindros (D5244T and D5204T) version

With caution

Owner testimonies for the later versions point to auxiliary belt breakage as a risk to the timing; on a car from this stage it is worth verifying that it has been replaced and when.[1][2]

Years
2001–2009
Power
126–163 hp
Faults that affect it
2
1 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
5
in our database

5 sourcesHow we work

What changes in this version

First stage of Volvo's 2.4-litre five-cylinder diesel: the 163 hp D5 and the 126-130 hp 2.4D variants according to the V70 and S80 engine listing. The 163 hp D5 was the one Volvo improved in 2005.[3][4][5]

Engine codes of this version: D5244T, D5244T2, D5244T5, D5244T7.

Faults of the D5244T engine

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

  1. 1Critical 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.
  2. 2Medium 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

Cars fitted with the D5244T engine

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is the D5244T engine reliable?

Our verdict is “With caution”. Owner testimonies for the later versions point to auxiliary belt breakage as a risk to the timing; on a car from this stage it is worth verifying that it has been replaced and when.[1][2]

What faults does the D5244T engine have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: auxiliary belt breakage that takes the timing with it (critical severity) and EGR valve and EGR cooler clogged with carbon (medium severity).

Which cars use the D5244T engine?

Volvo S60 I (2001–2009), Volvo V70 II (2002–2007), Volvo V70 III (2008–2016), Volvo S80 I (2001–2006) and Volvo S80 II (2006–2016).[3][4][5]

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Sources

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  1. Fiabilidad Volvo S60 (2010-2017): averías y testimoniosFiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  2. Fiabilidad Volvo XC60 (2008-2017): averías y testimoniosFiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  3. Volvo D5 de 185 CV para S60, V70, XC70 y XC90Autopista · Motoring press · published 27 July 2005 · consulted 5 October 2026 · in Spanish
  4. Volvo V70 (motorizaciones por generación)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026
  5. Volvo S80 (motorizaciones por generación)Wikipedia · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026