D4 VEA (D4204T) vs VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) BUY 78/100
+2 points over D4 VEA (D4204T)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE D4 VEA (D4204T) Volvo
0 / 100
BUY VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) Volvo

Specifications

D4 VEA (D4204T)
VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
76
78
Years
2014--present
2014--present
Displacement
1969 cc
1969 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
190 hp
245--254 hp
Known Issues
0
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€1,900--€4,500

Character

D4 VEA (D4204T)

"Same VEA platform as T5. Good diesel. DPF care needed. Smooth highway cruiser."

VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

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

Issues Comparison

D4 VEA (D4204T) 0

No documented issues.

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

D4 VEA (D4204T) 45

S60 Mk2 2011--2015 V40 Mk2 2012--2019 C30 M 2006--2013 V50 MW 2005--2012 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2005--2012 S40/V40 Mk1 1999--2004 S40/V40 Mk1 2000--2004 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 V50 MW 2004--2012 S60 Mk1 2005--2009 V40 Mk2 2014--2019 S60 Mk2 2014--2018 XC40 CMA 2018--2020 V40 Mk2 2014--2019 S60 Mk2 2014--2018 V60 Mk1 2014--2018 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2014--2016 V60 Mk1 2014--2018 S90 SPA 2016--2020 V90 SPA 2016--2020 V60 Mk2 2018--2020 XC90 Mk2 (SPA) 2015--2020 XC40 CMA 2018--2020 V60 Mk2 2018--2020 XC60 Mk2 (SPA) 2017--2020 V90 SPA 2016--2020 S90 SPA 2016--2020 XC90 Mk2 (SPA) 2015--2020 V90 SPA 2016--2020 S90 SPA 2016--2020 XC60 Mk2 (SPA) 2017--2020 S60 Mk3 2020--present V60 Mk2 2020--present XC60 Mk2 (SPA) 2020--present Sorento BL 2006--2009 Sorento BL 2002--2009 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2010--2013 XC60 Mk1 (Y20) 2010--2017 V70 Mk3 (BW) 2010--2016 S60 Mk2 2010--2013 C30 M 2010--2013 S60 Mk2 2010--2013 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2010--2013 XC60 Mk1 (Y20) 2010--2017 V70 Mk3 (BW) 2010--2016

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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