VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV vs D5244T (D5)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

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

Specifications

VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV
D5244T (D5)
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
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,200--€2,400
€1,500--€3,600

Character

VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV

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

D5244T (D5)

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

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

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

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

D5244T (D5) 1

V60 D4 155 2010--2018 Wagon
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