B6304T vs D5244T (D5)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D5244T (D5) BUY 80/100
+10 points over B6304T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE B6304T Volvo
0 / 100
BUY D5244T (D5) Volvo

Specifications

B6304T
D5244T (D5)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
80
Years
2010--2016
2001--2017
Displacement
2953 cc
2400 cc
Layout
I6
I5
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
286--350 hp
163--230 hp
Known Issues
1
3
Total Risk Cost
€400--€800
€1,500--€3,600

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."

D5244T (D5)

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

Issues Comparison

B6304T 1

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

B6304T 2

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

D5244T (D5) 1

V60 D4 155 2010--2018 Wagon
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