D5244T (D5) vs VED4 (D4204T)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D5244T (D5) BUY 80/100
+4 points over VED4 (D4204T)
0 / 100
BUY D5244T (D5) Volvo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE VED4 (D4204T) Volvo

Specifications

D5244T (D5)
VED4 (D4204T)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
80
76
Years
2001--2017
2014--present
Displacement
2400 cc
1969 cc
Layout
I5
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
163--230 hp
120--190 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,500--€3,600
€1,300--€3,300

Character

D5244T (D5)

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

VED4 (D4204T)

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

Issues Comparison

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

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

D5244T (D5) 1

V60 D4 155 2010--2018 Wagon

VED4 (D4204T) 2

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