D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) vs Volvo modular I5 petrol (B5244S, B5204T, B5234T, B5244T, B5254T; Ford HYDA/HYDB/HUBA/JZDA)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Volvo modular I5 petrol (B5244S, B5204T, B5234T, B5244T, B5254T; Ford HYDA/HYDB/HUBA/JZDA) ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+4 points over D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) Volvo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Volvo modular I5 petrol (B5244S, B5204T, B5234T, B5244T, B5254T; Ford HYDA/HYDB/HUBA/JZDA) Volvo

Specifications

D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7)
Volvo modular I5 petrol (B5244S, B5204T, B5234T, B5244T, B5254T; Ford HYDA/HYDB/HUBA/JZDA)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
71
75
Years
2010--2015
1998--2016
Displacement
1984 cc
2521 cc
Layout
I5
I5
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
136--177 hp
140--350 hp
Known Issues
7
8
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€640--€935

Character

D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7)

"Volvo's 2.0 five-cylinder diesel, a short-stroke version of the 2.4 D5, sold as D3 and D4 (136-177 hp) in the C30, S40, V50, C70, V40, S60, V60, S80, V70 and XC60 from 2010 until the four-cylinder VEA took over in 2014-2015. Smooth and torquey. Watch the auxiliary-belt tensioner (a failed belt can take out the timing belt), the timing belt at 180,000 km or 10 years, and coolant loss: mechanics report cracked blocks and head gaskets on some engines."

Volvo modular I5 petrol (B5244S, B5204T, B5234T, B5244T, B5254T; Ford HYDA/HYDB/HUBA/JZDA)

"Volvo's modular five-cylinder petrol: the 2.4 and the 2.0T/2.4T/2.5T/T5/R in Volvos, and the 2.5 turbo in the Ford Focus ST and RS, Mondeo and Kuga. Long-lived - 280,000-400,000 km with care. Check the crankcase breather (the oil filter housing diaphragm on 2004-on engines), the interference cambelt, the variable valve timing units and, on early Focus ST and tuned cars, cracked cylinder liners."

Issues Comparison

D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) 7

▲ HIGH
Cracked cylinder block or head gasket failure (some engines) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
▲ HIGH
Auxiliary belt tensioner failure - belt can snap and reach the timing belt N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
Particulate filter (DPF) regeneration problems N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
Injector or rail pressure regulator faults N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
EGR valve and throttle body sooting N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
Timing belt due at 180,000 km or 10 years N/A--N/A 180,000 km--180,000 km
○ MINOR
Boost pressure sensor and other sensor faults N/A--N/A N/A--N/A

Volvo modular I5 petrol (B5244S, B5204T, B5234T, B5244T, B5254T; Ford HYDA/HYDB/HUBA/JZDA) 8

▲ HIGH
Timing belt - interference engine, 120,000 km or 10 years N/A--N/A 120,000 km--200,000 km
▲ HIGH
Cracked cylinder liners (early Focus ST, high-pressure and tuned engines) €640--€935 N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
Electronic throttle body failure (Magneti Marelli, 2000-2002 cars) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
Crankcase ventilation clogging / breather diaphragm tear - oil consumption N/A--N/A 70,000 km--N/A
● MODERATE
Variable valve timing (CVVT) unit failure or oil leak N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
○ MINOR
Turbo oil seal wear N/A--N/A 200,000 km--N/A
○ MINOR
Boost-control valve / solenoid failure - low boost N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
○ MINOR
Plastic intake plenum split by backfire (early Focus RS Mk2) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A

Models

D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) 13

XC60 Mk1 (Y20) 2010--2012 V40 Mk2 2012--2015 V40 Mk2 2012--2014 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2010--2014 V70 Mk3 (BW) 2014--2016 XC60 Mk1 (Y20) 2012--2013 C30 M 2010--2013 S60 Mk2 2011--2013 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2014--2013 S60 Mk2 2010--2014 V70 Mk3 (BW) 2014--2016 XC60 Mk1 (Y20) 2012--2015 V60 D4 155 2010--2018 Wagon

Volvo modular I5 petrol (B5244S, B5204T, B5234T, B5244T, B5254T; Ford HYDA/HYDB/HUBA/JZDA) 33

V70 Mk2 (S) 2000--2007 S60 Mk1 2001--2009 S80 Mk1 (TS) 1998--2006 S60 Mk1 2003--2003 V70 Mk2 (S) 2003--2004 S60 Mk1 2000--2009 V70 Mk2 (S) 2000--2007 S80 Mk1 (TS) 1998--2006 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 V50 MW 2004--2012 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 S60 Mk1 2001--2009 V70 Mk2 (S) 2001--2007 S80 Mk1 (TS) 1999--2006 V40 Mk2 2012--2014 V70 Mk2 (S) 2003--2007 S60 Mk1 2003--2009 XC90 Mk1 (C) 2003--2014 C30 M 2006--2013 V50 MW 2004--2012 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 S60 Mk2 2010--2013 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2006--2016 V70 Mk3 (BW) 2008--2016 Mondeo Mk4 (BA7) 2007--2010 Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2005--2010 Kuga Mk1 2008--2012 Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2010--2010 Focus Mk2 (DA3) 2009--2010 S40 2.5T MS 2004--2012 Sedan S60 T5 224 2010--2018 Sedan V60 T5 155 2010--2018 Wagon XC60 T5 156 2008--2017 SUV
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