T3 VEA (B3154T) vs D4 VEA (D4204T)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D4 VEA (D4204T) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+4 points over T3 VEA (B3154T)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE T3 VEA (B3154T) Volvo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE D4 VEA (D4204T) Volvo

Specifications

T3 VEA (B3154T)
D4 VEA (D4204T)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
76
Years
2017--present
2014--present
Displacement
1477 cc
1969 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
156--163 hp
190 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,300
€0--€0

Character

T3 VEA (B3154T)

"XC40/V60 entry-level. Three-cylinder VEA platform. Adequate, smooth for a triple. Limited character."

D4 VEA (D4204T)

"Same VEA platform as T5. Good diesel. DPF care needed. Smooth highway cruiser."

Issues Comparison

T3 VEA (B3154T) 2

○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (3-cyl DI turbo) €250--€500 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain (3-cyl, limited data) €350--€800 100,000 km--160,000 km

D4 VEA (D4204T) 0

No documented issues.

Models

T3 VEA (B3154T) 2

V40 1.5T T2 525 2017--2019 Hatchback XC40 1.5T T2 536 2017--2024 SUV

D4 VEA (D4204T) 45

S60 Mk2 2011--2015 V40 Mk2 2012--2019 C30 M 2006--2013 V50 MW 2005--2012 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2005--2012 S40/V40 Mk1 1999--2004 S40/V40 Mk1 2000--2004 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 V50 MW 2004--2012 S60 Mk1 2005--2009 V40 Mk2 2014--2019 S60 Mk2 2014--2018 XC40 CMA 2018--2020 V40 Mk2 2014--2019 S60 Mk2 2014--2018 V60 Mk1 2014--2018 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2014--2016 V60 Mk1 2014--2018 S90 SPA 2016--2020 V90 SPA 2016--2020 V60 Mk2 2018--2020 XC90 Mk2 (SPA) 2015--2020 XC40 CMA 2018--2020 V60 Mk2 2018--2020 XC60 Mk2 (SPA) 2017--2020 V90 SPA 2016--2020 S90 SPA 2016--2020 XC90 Mk2 (SPA) 2015--2020 V90 SPA 2016--2020 S90 SPA 2016--2020 XC60 Mk2 (SPA) 2017--2020 S60 Mk3 2020--present V60 Mk2 2020--present XC60 Mk2 (SPA) 2020--present Sorento BL 2006--2009 Sorento BL 2002--2009 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2010--2013 XC60 Mk1 (Y20) 2010--2017 V70 Mk3 (BW) 2010--2016 S60 Mk2 2010--2013 C30 M 2010--2013 S60 Mk2 2010--2013 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2010--2013 XC60 Mk1 (Y20) 2010--2017 V70 Mk3 (BW) 2010--2016
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