B6304T vs B5254T

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
B5254T ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+5 points over B6304T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE B6304T Volvo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE B5254T Volvo

Specifications

B6304T
B5254T
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
75
Years
2010--2016
2003--2016
Displacement
2953 cc
2521 cc
Layout
I6
I5
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
286--350 hp
230--300 hp
Known Issues
1
4
Total Risk Cost
€400--€800
€1,400--€2,900

Character

B6304T

"S60/V60/XC90 T6 (later). Twin-scroll turbo. More refined than B6294T. Timing belt. PCV. Same concerns but slightly improved. Polestar version 350hp."

B5254T

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

Issues Comparison

B6304T 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt €400--€800 80,000 km--120,000 km

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

Models

B6304T 2

S60 Mk2 2014--2016 S60 Mk2 2010--2013

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
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