B5254T vs T5 VEA (B4204T)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
T5 VEA (B4204T) BUY 78/100
+3 points over B5254T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE B5254T Volvo
0 / 100
BUY T5 VEA (B4204T) Volvo

Specifications

B5254T
T5 VEA (B4204T)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
78
Years
2003--2016
2014--present
Displacement
2521 cc
1969 cc
Layout
I5
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
230--300 hp
245--254 hp
Known Issues
4
0
Total Risk Cost
€1,400--€2,900
€0--€0

Character

B5254T

"Classic Volvo turbo five. S60/V70/XC90. PCV system needs attention. Smooth, punchy. Good with care."

T5 VEA (B4204T)

"New-gen Volvo 4-cyl. Powers everything from XC40 to XC90. Reliable but less character than old I5."

Issues Comparison

B5254T 4

▲ HIGH
Timing belt + tensioner replacement €500--€900 100,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
PCV (crankcase ventilation) system clogging €300--€600 100,000 km--160,000 km
● MODERATE
Throttle body failure / sticking €300--€600 100,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Turbo oil seal wear €300--€800 150,000 km--250,000 km

T5 VEA (B4204T) 0

No documented issues.

Models

B5254T 5

C30 2.5T M 2006--2012 Coupe S40 2.5T MS 2004--2012 Sedan S60 T5 224 2010--2018 Sedan V60 T5 155 2010--2018 Wagon XC60 T5 156 2008--2017 SUV

T5 VEA (B4204T) 32

XC40 CMA 2018--2020 XC40 CMA 2021--present XC40 CMA 2020--present S40/V40 Mk1 1997--2004 V40 Mk2 2013--2019 S60 Mk2 2013--2018 V60 Mk1 2013--2018 V90 SPA 2016--2020 S90 SPA 2016--present S60 Mk3 2019--present XC40 CMA 2018--present S60 Mk2 2013--2018 S90 SPA 2016--2020 V60 Mk2 2018--present V90 SPA 2016--present V40 Mk2 2013--2019 XC60 Mk2 (SPA) 2017--present V60 Mk1 2013--2018 XC90 Mk2 (SPA) 2015--present XC40 CMA 2018--present S60 Mk3 2019--present V60 Mk2 2018--present S60 Mk3 2020--present V90 SPA 2020--present XC90 Mk2 (SPA) 2020--present XC40 CMA 2020--present XC60 Mk2 (SPA) 2021--present XC90 Mk2 (SPA) 2021--present XC40 CMA 2020--present S90 SPA 2020--present XC60 Mk2 (SPA) 2020--present V60 Mk2 2020--present
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