B6304T vs D4 VEA (D4204T)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D4 VEA (D4204T) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+6 points over B6304T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE B6304T Volvo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE D4 VEA (D4204T) Volvo

Specifications

B6304T
D4 VEA (D4204T)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
76
Years
2010--2016
2014--present
Displacement
2953 cc
1969 cc
Layout
I6
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
286--350 hp
190 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€400--€800
€0--€0

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."

D4 VEA (D4204T)

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

Issues Comparison

B6304T 1

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

D4 VEA (D4204T) 0

No documented issues.

Models

B6304T 2

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

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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