B6304T vs VED4 (D4204T)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VED4 (D4204T) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+6 points over B6304T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE B6304T Volvo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE VED4 (D4204T) Volvo

Specifications

B6304T
VED4 (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
120--190 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€400--€800
€1,300--€3,300

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."

VED4 (D4204T)

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

Issues Comparison

B6304T 1

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

B6304T 2

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

VED4 (D4204T) 2

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