Volvo V40 2.0T T3 525 — Reliability

525 Hatchback Compact 2015–2019 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) — 78/100 BUY
Known Issues 3

Engine in this model

BUY 78

VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

2.0L Turbo I4

New-gen Volvo four-cyl. Powers XC40 to XC90. Reliable but less character than old five. Adequate.

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Oil consumption — piston rings (2014-2016) VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) high 50,000 km – 100,000 km
Turbo diverter valve failure VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) moderate 80,000 km – 120,000 km
Engine / transmission mount wear VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) minor 80,000 km – 150,000 km