VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV vs D5 (D5244T)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D5 (D5244T) BUY 80/100
+6 points over VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV Volvo
0 / 100
BUY D5 (D5244T) Volvo

Specifications

VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV
D5 (D5244T)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
80
Years
2020--present
2001--2017
Displacement
1969 cc
2400 cc
Layout
I4
I5
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
250--300 hp
163--230 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€1,200--€2,400
€0--€0

Character

VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV

"Mild hybrid twin-charged four. 48V system. Replaces T5/T6 naming. Smooth, efficient. Early data positive."

D5 (D5244T)

"Iconic Volvo 5-cyl diesel. XC60/V70/S80. Strong torque. Injector issues at 150k+. Good with care."

Issues Comparison

VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV 2

● MODERATE
48V MHEV battery / belt starter-generator €800--€1,500 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain (low concern, modern) €400--€900 120,000 km--180,000 km

D5 (D5244T) 0

No documented issues.

Models

VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV 5

S60 B4 224 2019--2024 Sedan S60 B5 224 2019--2024 Sedan V60 B5 155 2018--2024 Wagon XC40 2.0T B4 536 2019--2024 SUV XC60 B5 246 2019--2024 SUV

D5 (D5244T) 15

V70 Mk2 (S) 2001--2005 S60 Mk1 2001--2005 S80 Mk1 (TS) 2001--2006 V70 Mk2 (S) 2001--2007 S60 Mk1 2001--2009 XC90 Mk1 (C) 2002--2014 S60 Mk2 2010--2015 V60 Mk1 2010--2015 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2011--2016 S60 Mk2 2011--2015 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2006--2013 XC60 Mk1 (Y20) 2008--2017 V70 Mk3 (BW) 2008--2016 V50 MW 2006--2012 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2006--2012
Full VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV Report Full D5 (D5244T) Report