T5 (B5254T) vs D5244T (D5)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D5244T (D5) BUY 80/100
+5 points over T5 (B5254T)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE T5 (B5254T) Volvo
0 / 100
BUY D5244T (D5) Volvo

Specifications

T5 (B5254T)
D5244T (D5)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
80
Years
2003--2016
2001--2017
Displacement
2521 cc
2400 cc
Layout
I5
I5
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
230--300 hp
163--230 hp
Known Issues
0
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€1,500--€3,600

Character

T5 (B5254T)

"Classic Volvo turbo 5. Smooth, punchy. PCV system needs attention. Good with regular maintenance."

D5244T (D5)

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

Issues Comparison

T5 (B5254T) 0

No documented issues.

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

T5 (B5254T) 29

S40/V40 Mk1 1996--2004 C30 M 2006--2013 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 V50 MW 2004--2012 V70 Mk3 (BW) 2010--2016 S60 Mk2 2010--2013 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2010--2016 S60 Mk2 2010--2018 V60 Mk1 2010--2018 V40 Mk2 2012--2019 V40 Mk2 2012--2019 S40/V40 Mk1 1996--2004 V50 MW 2004--2012 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 S40/V40 Mk1 1997--2004 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2007 S60 Mk1 2000--2003 V70 Mk2 (S) 2000--2004 V70 Mk2 (S) 2003--2007 XC90 Mk1 (C) 2002--2014 S60 Mk1 2003--2009 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 C30 M 2006--2013 V50 MW 2004--2012 V70 Mk3 (BW) 2008--2016 XC60 Mk1 (Y20) 2009--2017 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2006--2016 S60 Mk2 2010--2013 XC90 Mk1 (C) 2006--2014

D5244T (D5) 1

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