Volvo T5 (B5254T)
ACCEPTABLE Maturity

T5 (B5254T)

Volvo · 2.5L Turbo I5

2003–2016

0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE

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

Layout I5
Displacement 2521 cc
Power 230–300 hp
Type Petrol Turbo
Known Issues 0
Total Risk Cost €0–€0

Models with T5 (B5254T) 29

Volvo S40/V40 1.6
2003–2004 B4164S/S2 100 hp petrol
Volvo V50 1.6
2004–2012 B4164S3 100 hp petrol
Volvo S40 1.6
2004–2012 B4164S3 100 hp petrol
Volvo C30 1.6
2006–2013 B4164S3 100 hp petrol
Volvo S80 T4
2010–2016 B4164T 180 hp petrol
Volvo S60 T4
2010–2013 B4164T 180 hp petrol
Volvo V70 T4
2010–2016 B4164T 180 hp petrol
Volvo V40 T2
2012–2019 B4164T3 120 hp petrol
Volvo V60 T3
2010–2018 B4164T3 150 hp petrol
Volvo V40 T3
2012–2019 B4164T3 150 hp petrol
Volvo S60 T3
2010–2018 B4164T3 150 hp petrol
Volvo S40/V40 1.8
2003–2004 B4184S/S2/SM 115 hp petrol
Volvo S40 1.8F
2004–2012 B4184S8/S11 125 hp petrol
Volvo V50 1.8F
2004–2012 B4184S8/S11 125 hp petrol
Volvo S40/V40 2.0
2003–2004 B4204S/S2 136 hp petrol
Volvo S40 2.0
2004–2007 B4204S3 145 hp petrol
Volvo S60 T5
2003–2003 B5234T3/B5244T5 250 hp petrol
Volvo V70 T5
2003–2004 B5234T3/B5254T2 250 hp petrol
Volvo V70 2.5T
2003–2007 B5254T2 210 hp petrol
Volvo XC90 2.5T
2003–2014 B5254T2 210 hp petrol
Volvo S60 2.5T
2003–2009 B5254T2 210 hp petrol
Volvo S40 T5
2004–2012 B5254T3/T7 220 hp petrol
Volvo V50 T5
2004–2012 B5254T3/T7 220 hp petrol
Volvo C30 T5
2006–2013 B5254T3/T7 220 hp petrol
Volvo S80 T5
2006–2016 B5254T5/T12 240 hp petrol
Volvo S60 T5
2010–2013 B5254T5/T12 240 hp petrol
Volvo XC60 T5
2009–2017 B5254T5/T12 240 hp petrol
Volvo V70 T5
2008–2016 B5254T5/T12 240 hp petrol
Volvo XC90 3.2
2006–2014 B6324S/S5 238 hp petrol

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Tuning Potential

350hp Stage 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volvo T5 (B5254T) reliable?

The Volvo T5 (B5254T) scores 75/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 0 documented issues with total repair costs between €0 and €0.

What cars use the Volvo T5 (B5254T)?

The T5 (B5254T) is found in:

  • S40/V40 (2003–2004)
  • V50 (2004–2012)
  • S40 (2004–2012)
  • C30 (2006–2013)
  • S80 (2010–2016)
  • S60 (2010–2013)
  • V70 (2010–2016)
  • V40 (2012–2019)
  • V60 (2010–2018)
  • V40 (2012–2019)
How much does it cost to repair the T5 (B5254T)?

Total potential repair costs for all 0 known issues range from €0 to €0.

What years was the T5 (B5254T) produced?

The Volvo T5 (B5254T) was produced from 2003 to 2016. It is a 2521cc I5 petrol turbo engine.

Scores are calculated from documented issues, repair costs, and failure patterns across thousands of owner reports and technical sources. Learn about our methodology. Always inspect before you buy.

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