B6304T vs VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+4 points over B6304T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE B6304T Volvo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV Volvo

Specifications

B6304T
VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
74
Years
2010--2016
2020--present
Displacement
2953 cc
1969 cc
Layout
I6
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
286--350 hp
250--300 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€400--€800
€1,200--€2,400

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."

VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV

"Mild hybrid twin-charged four. 48V system. Replaces T5/T6 naming. Smooth, efficient. Early data positive."

Issues Comparison

B6304T 1

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

VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV 2

● MODERATE
48V MHEV battery / belt starter-generator €800--€1,500 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain (low concern, modern) €400--€900 120,000 km--180,000 km

Models

B6304T 2

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

VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV 5

S60 B4 224 2020--2024 Sedan S60 B5 224 2020--2024 Sedan V60 B5 155 2020--2024 Wagon XC40 2.0T B4 536 2020--2024 SUV XC60 B5 246 2020--2024 SUV
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