Volvo XC90 Mk1 (C) — Reliability

Mk1 (C) 2002–2005 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine B6294T — 79/100 BUY
Known Issues 4

Engine in this model

BUY 79

B6294T

B6294T 2.9 T6 twin-turbo I6

Volvo's first-generation 2.9 twin-turbo straight-six with dual variable valve timing, used in the S8...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Turbocharger failure (twin turbos) B6294T high —
Timing belt failure - valves hit pistons B6294T high —
Worn engine mounts B6294T minor 125,000 km – 210,000 km
Cracked fuel pump flange - fuel leak (recall) B6294T minor —