B5254T vs VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) BUY 78/100
+3 points over B5254T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE B5254T Volvo
0 / 100
BUY VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) Volvo

Specifications

B5254T
VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)
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
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,400--€2,900
€1,900--€4,500

Character

B5254T

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

VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

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

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

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

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

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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