D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) vs VEP4 2.0 single-turbo (B4204T T3/T4/T5, B4154T)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VEP4 2.0 single-turbo (B4204T T3/T4/T5, B4154T) BUY 79/100
+8 points over D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) Volvo
0 / 100
BUY VEP4 2.0 single-turbo (B4204T T3/T4/T5, B4154T) Volvo

Specifications

D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7)
VEP4 2.0 single-turbo (B4204T T3/T4/T5, B4154T)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
71
79
Years
2010--2015
2013--present
Displacement
1984 cc
1969 cc
Layout
I5
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
136--177 hp
122--254 hp
Known Issues
7
4
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€2,530--€9,200

Character

D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7)

"Volvo's 2.0 five-cylinder diesel, a short-stroke version of the 2.4 D5, sold as D3 and D4 (136-177 hp) in the C30, S40, V50, C70, V40, S60, V60, S80, V70 and XC60 from 2010 until the four-cylinder VEA took over in 2014-2015. Smooth and torquey. Watch the auxiliary-belt tensioner (a failed belt can take out the timing belt), the timing belt at 180,000 km or 10 years, and coolant loss: mechanics report cracked blocks and head gaskets on some engines."

VEP4 2.0 single-turbo (B4204T T3/T4/T5, B4154T)

"Volvo's own Drive-E four-cylinder with a single turbo (T3/T4/T5, also the 1.5 T2/T3). Smooth and economical. Engines built from late 2013 to early 2016 can burn oil through faulty piston rings - Volvo replaced pistons under a technical bulletin and a US class action followed. Later engines are fine; the cam drive is a long-life belt."

Issues Comparison

D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) 7

▲ HIGH
Cracked cylinder block or head gasket failure (some engines) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
▲ HIGH
Auxiliary belt tensioner failure - belt can snap and reach the timing belt N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
Particulate filter (DPF) regeneration problems N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
Injector or rail pressure regulator faults N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
EGR valve and throttle body sooting N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
Timing belt due at 180,000 km or 10 years N/A--N/A 180,000 km--180,000 km
○ MINOR
Boost pressure sensor and other sensor faults N/A--N/A N/A--N/A

VEP4 2.0 single-turbo (B4204T T3/T4/T5, B4154T) 4

◆ CRITICAL
Oil consumption from faulty piston rings (built late 2013 - early 2016) €2,530--€9,200 N/A--N/A
○ MINOR
Timing belt (scheduled replacement) N/A--N/A 241,000 km--N/A
○ MINOR
Low-pressure fuel pump fuse failure (2019-2020) - recall N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
○ MINOR
Starter fuse can blow with auto start-stop (2016 model year) - recall N/A--N/A N/A--N/A

Models

D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) 13

XC60 Mk1 (Y20) 2010--2012 V40 Mk2 2012--2015 V40 Mk2 2012--2014 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2010--2014 V70 Mk3 (BW) 2014--2016 XC60 Mk1 (Y20) 2012--2013 C30 M 2010--2013 S60 Mk2 2011--2013 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2014--2013 S60 Mk2 2010--2014 V70 Mk3 (BW) 2014--2016 XC60 Mk1 (Y20) 2012--2015 V60 D4 155 2010--2018 Wagon

VEP4 2.0 single-turbo (B4204T T3/T4/T5, B4154T) 33

V40 Mk2 2015--2019 V40 Mk2 2015--2019 XC60 Mk1 (Y20) 2013--2017 V40 Mk2 2015--2018 V60 Mk1 2014--2018 S60 Mk2 2014--2018 V90 SPA 2016--2020 V60 Mk1 2014--2018 XC40 CMA 2018--2020 S90 SPA 2016--2020 S60 Mk3 2019--present V90 SPA 2016--present S90 SPA 2016--present V40 Mk2 2014--2018 V60 Mk2 2018--present S60 Mk2 2014--2018 XC90 Mk2 (SPA) 2015--present XC60 Mk2 (SPA) 2017--2017 XC60 Mk2 (SPA) 2017--2019 XC60 Mk2 (SPA) 2018--2020 V40 Mk2 2015--2019 V40 Mk2 2015--2019 S60 Mk3 2019--present XC40 CMA 2018--2020 V60 Mk2 2018--present S60 T4 224 2014--2018 Sedan S60 T5 224 2010--2018 Sedan V40 1.5T T2 525 2017--2019 Hatchback V40 2.0T T3 525 2015--2019 Hatchback V40 2.0T T4 525 2014--2019 Hatchback V40 2.0T T5 525 2014--2019 Hatchback V60 T5 155 2010--2018 Wagon XC40 2.0T T4 536 2017--2019 SUV
Full D5204T (D5204T2/T3/T4/T5/T6/T7) Report Full VEP4 2.0 single-turbo (B4204T T3/T4/T5, B4154T) Report