B5254T vs VED4 (D4204T)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VED4 (D4204T) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+1 points over B5254T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE B5254T Volvo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE VED4 (D4204T) Volvo

Specifications

B5254T
VED4 (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
120--190 hp
Known Issues
4
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,400--€2,900
€1,300--€3,300

Character

B5254T

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

VED4 (D4204T)

"VEA-platform diesel. XC40/XC60/V60. DPF care needed. Smooth highway cruiser. Good economy."

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

VED4 (D4204T) 2

◆ CRITICAL
EGR cooler failure — main VED4 issue €800--€1,800 80,000 km--130,000 km
▲ HIGH
DPF blockage — city short trips €500--€1,500 60,000 km--120,000 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

VED4 (D4204T) 2

V40 D2 525 2013--2019 Hatchback V60 D4 155 2010--2018 Wagon
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