Reliability and problems of Volvo cars
We have documented 8 engines across 25 generations of 15 models from Volvo. The ones that give the most problems, according to our risk index, are the 1.6 HDi, the 1.9 dCi and the D4/D5. The lowest-risk one is the Volvo 5 cilindros gasolina (moderate risk).
5.6 out of 10Average rating of its 17 models with solid evidence: ranked 13 of 23 makes. See the make ranking
92 recalls and campaigns documented in 20 models. See the Volvo recalls
The Volvo engines that give the most trouble
From highest to lowest risk according to our index, which weights the severity and frequency of their documented faults. The same engine is often fitted to cars from several makes. How we calculate it
- 11.6 HDiVolvo C30, S40 II, V40 II and V50Most serious fault:High severity71High risk
- 21.9 dCiVolvo S40 I and V40 IMost serious fault:Critical severity67High risk
- 3D4/D5Volvo S60 I, S60 II, S80 II, V40 II, V60 I, V70 III, XC60 I, XC60 II, XC70 III, XC90 I and XC90 IIMost serious fault:Critical severity64High risk
- 41.6 EcoBoostVolvo S60 II, V40 II and V60 IMost serious fault:Critical severity59High risk
- 52.0 HDiVolvo C30, S40 II and V50Most serious fault:High severity55High risk
- 6Drive-E gasolinaVolvo S60 II, S60 III, V40 II, V60 I, V60 II, V90, XC40, XC60 I, XC60 II and XC90 IIMost serious fault:High severity43Moderate risk
- 7D5 5 cilindrosVolvo S60 I, S60 II, S80 I, S80 II, V60 I, V70 II, V70 III, XC60 I, XC70 II and XC90 IMost serious fault:Critical severity39Moderate risk
- 8Volvo 5 cilindros gasolinaVolvo C30, C70 II, S40 II, S60 I, S80 I, S80 II, V40 II, V50, V70 II, V70 III, XC70 II, XC70 III and XC90 IMost serious fault:Critical severity36Moderate risk
Volvo models by generation
With the engines we have documented on each one. Open yours to see its faults, the verdict for each version and what to check before buying.
Volvo C70
Volvo EX30
Volvo S60
- S60 I2000–2010D4/D5, D5 5 cilindros and Volvo 5 cilindros gasolinaMost serious fault: Critical severitySafest choice: Volvo 5 cilindros gasolinaWith caution
- S60 II2010–2019D4/D5, 1.6 EcoBoost, Drive-E gasolina and D5 5 cilindrosMost serious fault: Critical severitySafest choice: D5 5 cilindrosWith caution
- S60 IIIsince 2018Drive-E gasolinaMost serious fault: High severityVerdict:With caution
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