T3 VEA (B3154T) vs D5244T (D5)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D5244T (D5) BUY 80/100
+8 points over T3 VEA (B3154T)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE T3 VEA (B3154T) Volvo
0 / 100
BUY D5244T (D5) Volvo

Specifications

T3 VEA (B3154T)
D5244T (D5)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
80
Years
2017--present
2001--2017
Displacement
1477 cc
2400 cc
Layout
I3
I5
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
156--163 hp
163--230 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,300
€1,500--€3,600

Character

T3 VEA (B3154T)

"XC40/V60 entry-level. Three-cylinder VEA platform. Adequate, smooth for a triple. Limited character."

D5244T (D5)

"Iconic Volvo five-cylinder diesel. XC60/V70/S80. Strong torque. Injector issues at 150k+. Proven."

Issues Comparison

T3 VEA (B3154T) 2

○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (3-cyl DI turbo) €250--€500 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain (3-cyl, limited data) €350--€800 100,000 km--160,000 km

D5244T (D5) 3

▲ HIGH
DPF blockage (city use) €500--€1,500 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
EGR cooler failure — city use €600--€1,200 120,000 km--180,000 km
● MODERATE
Injector wear at high mileage €400--€900 150,000 km--250,000 km

Models

T3 VEA (B3154T) 2

V40 1.5T T2 525 2017--2019 Hatchback XC40 1.5T T2 536 2017--2024 SUV

D5244T (D5) 1

V60 D4 155 2010--2018 Wagon
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