T3 VEA (B3154T) vs VED4 (D4204T)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VED4 (D4204T) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+4 points over T3 VEA (B3154T)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE T3 VEA (B3154T) Volvo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE VED4 (D4204T) Volvo

Specifications

T3 VEA (B3154T)
VED4 (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
120--190 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,300
€1,300--€3,300

Character

T3 VEA (B3154T)

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

VED4 (D4204T)

"VEA-platform diesel. XC40/XC60/V60. DPF care needed. Smooth highway cruiser. Good economy."

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

VED4 (D4204T) 2

◆ CRITICAL
EGR cooler failure — main VED4 issue €800--€1,800 80,000 km--130,000 km
▲ HIGH
DPF blockage — city short trips €500--€1,500 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

T3 VEA (B3154T) 2

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

VED4 (D4204T) 2

V40 D2 525 2013--2019 Hatchback V60 D4 155 2010--2018 Wagon
Full T3 VEA (B3154T) Report Full VED4 (D4204T) Report