B5254T vs D4 VEA (D4204T)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D4 VEA (D4204T) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+1 points over B5254T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE B5254T Volvo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE D4 VEA (D4204T) Volvo

Specifications

B5254T
D4 VEA (D4204T)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
75
76
Years
2003--2016
2014--present
Displacement
2521 cc
1969 cc
Layout
I5
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
230--300 hp
190 hp
Known Issues
4
0
Total Risk Cost
€1,400--€2,900
€0--€0

Character

B5254T

"Classic Volvo turbo five. S60/V70/XC90. PCV system needs attention. Smooth, punchy. Good with care."

D4 VEA (D4204T)

"Same VEA platform as T5. Good diesel. DPF care needed. Smooth highway cruiser."

Issues Comparison

B5254T 4

▲ HIGH
Timing belt + tensioner replacement €500--€900 100,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
PCV (crankcase ventilation) system clogging €300--€600 100,000 km--160,000 km
● MODERATE
Throttle body failure / sticking €300--€600 100,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Turbo oil seal wear €300--€800 150,000 km--250,000 km

D4 VEA (D4204T) 0

No documented issues.

Models

B5254T 5

C30 2.5T M 2006--2012 Coupe S40 2.5T MS 2004--2012 Sedan S60 T5 224 2010--2018 Sedan V60 T5 155 2010--2018 Wagon XC60 T5 156 2008--2017 SUV

D4 VEA (D4204T) 45

S60 Mk2 2011--2015 V40 Mk2 2012--2019 C30 M 2006--2013 V50 MW 2005--2012 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2005--2012 S40/V40 Mk1 1999--2004 S40/V40 Mk1 2000--2004 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 V50 MW 2004--2012 S60 Mk1 2005--2009 V40 Mk2 2014--2019 S60 Mk2 2014--2018 XC40 CMA 2018--2020 V40 Mk2 2014--2019 S60 Mk2 2014--2018 V60 Mk1 2014--2018 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2014--2016 V60 Mk1 2014--2018 S90 SPA 2016--2020 V90 SPA 2016--2020 V60 Mk2 2018--2020 XC90 Mk2 (SPA) 2015--2020 XC40 CMA 2018--2020 V60 Mk2 2018--2020 XC60 Mk2 (SPA) 2017--2020 V90 SPA 2016--2020 S90 SPA 2016--2020 XC90 Mk2 (SPA) 2015--2020 V90 SPA 2016--2020 S90 SPA 2016--2020 XC60 Mk2 (SPA) 2017--2020 S60 Mk3 2020--present V60 Mk2 2020--present XC60 Mk2 (SPA) 2020--present Sorento BL 2006--2009 Sorento BL 2002--2009 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2010--2013 XC60 Mk1 (Y20) 2010--2017 V70 Mk3 (BW) 2010--2016 S60 Mk2 2010--2013 C30 M 2010--2013 S60 Mk2 2010--2013 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2010--2013 XC60 Mk1 (Y20) 2010--2017 V70 Mk3 (BW) 2010--2016
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