B8444S vs D5244T (D5)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D5244T (D5) BUY 80/100
+20 points over B8444S
0 / 100
CAUTION B8444S Volvo
0 / 100
BUY D5244T (D5) Volvo

Specifications

B8444S
D5244T (D5)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
60
80
Years
2005--2014
2001--2017
Displacement
4414 cc
2400 cc
Layout
V8
I5
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
315 hp
163--230 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,300
€1,500--€3,600

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."

D5244T (D5)

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

Issues Comparison

B8444S 2

◆ CRITICAL
Timing belt (specialist needed) €600--€1,500 60,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Oil leaks (multiple locations) €200--€800 80,000 km--150,000 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

B8444S 1

XC90 Mk1 (C) 2005--2014

D5244T (D5) 1

V60 D4 155 2010--2018 Wagon
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