B8444S vs D4 VEA (D4204T)
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
D4 VEA (D4204T)
ACCEPTABLE
76/100
+16 points over B8444S
0
/ 100
CAUTION
B8444S
Volvo
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
D4 VEA (D4204T)
Volvo
Specifications
B8444S
D4 VEA (D4204T)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
60
76
Years
2005--2014
2014--present
Displacement
4414 cc
1969 cc
Layout
V8
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
315 hp
190 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,300
€0--€0
Character
B8444S
"XC90 V8. Yamaha-developed transverse V8. Timing marks slip during belt changes (specialist needed). Oil leaks. Cooling system complex. Beautiful engine but expensive to maintain in a Volvo."
D4 VEA (D4204T)
"Same VEA platform as T5. Good diesel. DPF care needed. Smooth highway cruiser."
Issues Comparison
B8444S 2
◆ CRITICAL
Timing belt (specialist needed)
● MODERATE
Oil leaks (multiple locations)
D4 VEA (D4204T) 0
No documented issues.