B8444S vs VED4 (D4204T)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VED4 (D4204T) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+16 points over B8444S
0 / 100
CAUTION B8444S Volvo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE VED4 (D4204T) Volvo

Specifications

B8444S
VED4 (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
120--190 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,300
€1,300--€3,300

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."

VED4 (D4204T)

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

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

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

B8444S 1

XC90 Mk1 (C) 2005--2014

VED4 (D4204T) 2

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