B5254T vs D5244T (D5)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D5244T (D5) BUY 80/100
+5 points over B5254T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE B5254T Volvo
0 / 100
BUY D5244T (D5) Volvo

Specifications

B5254T
D5244T (D5)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
80
Years
2003--2016
2001--2017
Displacement
2521 cc
2400 cc
Layout
I5
I5
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
230--300 hp
163--230 hp
Known Issues
4
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,400--€2,900
€1,500--€3,600

Character

B5254T

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

D5244T (D5)

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

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

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

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

D5244T (D5) 1

V60 D4 155 2010--2018 Wagon
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