B4164S/T vs VED4 (D4204T)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VED4 (D4204T) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+4 points over B4164S/T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE B4164S/T Volvo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE VED4 (D4204T) Volvo

Specifications

B4164S/T
VED4 (D4204T)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
76
Years
1995--2019
2014--present
Displacement
1588 cc
1969 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
100--180 hp
120--190 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€150--€400
€1,300--€3,300

Character

B4164S/T

"S40/V40/V40 II. Early NA versions simple and reliable. Turbo versions (B4164T) in V40 II more complex. Cooling system standard concern. Good parts availability."

VED4 (D4204T)

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

Issues Comparison

B4164S/T 1

● MODERATE
Cooling system failures €150--€400 80,000 km--150,000 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

B4164S/T 0

No models listed.

VED4 (D4204T) 2

V40 D2 525 2013--2019 Hatchback V60 D4 155 2010--2018 Wagon
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