Volvo S60 V60 T4 T5 T6 Petrol Engine Replacement Compare Prices & Get Quotes

A fully rebuilt B4204T11 engine for a Volvo S60 or V60 T5 typically costs £2,200-£3,500 supply-only or £3,000-£4,500 fitted. Used units start from £700, and reconditioned options sit between £1,400-£2,400. The five-cylinder B5254T12 is similar at £2,000-£3,200, while the T6 B4204T9 is higher at £2,800-£4,500.

• T4 (B4204T19) is the cheapest to replace - £1,800-£3,000
• Polestar (B4204T43) is the most expensive - £3,500-£5,500
• All EnginesMarket quotes include 12-month warranty

The most common signs of PCV system failure include: oil leaks from camshaft seals or crankshaft seals, blue smoke from the exhaust on startup, a whistling noise from the engine, and increased oil consumption.

• The PCV system should be replaced every 60,000 miles as preventative maintenance
• Ignoring PCV issues can starve the turbocharger of oil, causing catastrophic turbo failure
• A simple "glove test" (placing a rubber glove over the oil filler cap opening) can indicate PCV blockage

For a 2010-2015 S60 or V60 worth £3,000-£8,000, a £2,500-£4,500 engine replacement is borderline unless the vehicle is in exceptional condition with low mileage.

• For vehicles worth over £5,000, replacement is typically viable if the rest of the car is sound
• Volvo petrol engines are known for longevity when properly maintained
• Compare the cost of a rebuilt unit with warranty vs. buying another used car
• We always recommend a specialist inspection before any decision

The B4204T11 Drive-E T5 and the five-cylinder B5254T are generally considered reliable. With proper maintenance (PCV system every 60k miles, timing belt every 80k miles on five-cylinders, regular oil changes), many S60 and V60 petrols exceed 150,000 miles without major engine failure.

• Direct-injection engines require regular carbon cleaning (walnut blasting) every 60k-80k miles
• PCV system neglect is the single biggest cause of premature failure
• The five-cylinder B5254T is one of Volvo's most durable engines

A full engine replacement on an S60 or V60 typically takes 3-5 working days for a specialist (5-7 days for a main dealer).

• PCV system replacement is typically a 1-day job
• Timing belt replacement is 1-2 days
• Carbon cleaning (walnut blasting) is 1-2 days
• Supply & fit providers may offer courtesy vehicle options

The T4 is a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 190hp. The T5 is a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder (Drive-E) producing 245hp, or a 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo producing 254hp (older models). The T6 is a 2.0-litre twin-charged (supercharger + turbocharger) four-cylinder producing 306hp, or a 3.0-litre straight-six turbo producing 304hp (older models).

• The T6 is the most powerful and complex - higher running costs
• The T4 is the most economical and cheapest to maintain
• The T5 offers the best balance of performance and running costs