B4164S/T vs VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) BUY 78/100
+6 points over B4164S/T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE B4164S/T Volvo
0 / 100
BUY VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) Volvo

Specifications

B4164S/T
VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
78
Years
1995--2019
2014--present
Displacement
1588 cc
1969 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
100--180 hp
245--254 hp
Known Issues
1
3
Total Risk Cost
€150--€400
€1,900--€4,500

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."

VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

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

Issues Comparison

B4164S/T 1

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

VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) 3

▲ HIGH
Oil consumption — piston rings (2014-2016) €1,500--€3,500 50,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Turbo diverter valve failure €200--€500 80,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Engine / transmission mount wear €200--€500 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

B4164S/T 0

No models listed.

VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) 7

S60 T4 224 2014--2018 Sedan S60 T5 224 2010--2018 Sedan V40 2.0T T3 525 2015--2019 Hatchback V40 2.0T T4 525 2013--2019 Hatchback V40 2.0T T5 525 2013--2019 Hatchback V60 T5 155 2010--2018 Wagon XC40 2.0T T4 536 2017--2019 SUV
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