B6304T vs T5 (B5254T)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
T5 (B5254T) ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+5 points over B6304T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE B6304T Volvo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE T5 (B5254T) Volvo

Specifications

B6304T
T5 (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
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."

T5 (B5254T)

"Classic Volvo turbo 5. Smooth, punchy. PCV system needs attention. Good with regular maintenance."

Issues Comparison

B6304T 1

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

T5 (B5254T) 0

No documented issues.

Models

B6304T 2

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

T5 (B5254T) 29

S40/V40 Mk1 2003--2004 C30 M 2006--2013 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 V50 MW 2004--2012 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2010--2016 V70 Mk3 (BW) 2010--2016 S60 Mk2 2010--2013 V40 Mk2 2012--2019 S60 Mk2 2010--2018 V40 Mk2 2012--2019 V60 Mk1 2010--2018 S40/V40 Mk1 2003--2004 V50 MW 2004--2012 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 S40/V40 Mk1 2003--2004 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2007 S60 Mk1 2003--2003 V70 Mk2 (S) 2003--2004 S60 Mk1 2003--2009 V70 Mk2 (S) 2003--2007 XC90 Mk1 (C) 2003--2014 V50 MW 2004--2012 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 C30 M 2006--2013 S60 Mk2 2010--2013 XC60 Mk1 (Y20) 2009--2017 V70 Mk3 (BW) 2008--2016 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2006--2016 XC90 Mk1 (C) 2006--2014
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