B8444S vs VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) BUY 78/100
+18 points over B8444S
0 / 100
CAUTION B8444S Volvo
0 / 100
BUY VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) Volvo

Specifications

B8444S
VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
60
78
Years
2005--2014
2014--present
Displacement
4414 cc
1969 cc
Layout
V8
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
315 hp
245--254 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,300
€1,900--€4,500

Character

B8444S

"XC90 V8. Yamaha-developed transverse V8. Timing marks slip during belt changes (specialist needed). Oil leaks. Cooling system complex. Beautiful engine but expensive to maintain in a Volvo."

VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

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

Issues Comparison

B8444S 2

◆ CRITICAL
Timing belt (specialist needed) €600--€1,500 60,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Oil leaks (multiple locations) €200--€800 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

B8444S 1

XC90 Mk1 (C) 2005--2014

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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