D5244T (D5) vs VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D5244T (D5) BUY 80/100
+2 points over VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)
0 / 100
BUY D5244T (D5) Volvo
0 / 100
BUY VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) Volvo

Specifications

D5244T (D5)
VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
80
78
Years
2001--2017
2014--present
Displacement
2400 cc
1969 cc
Layout
I5
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
163--230 hp
245--254 hp
Known Issues
3
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,500--€3,600
€1,900--€4,500

Character

D5244T (D5)

"Iconic Volvo five-cylinder diesel. XC60/V70/S80. Strong torque. Injector issues at 150k+. Proven."

VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

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

Issues Comparison

D5244T (D5) 3

▲ HIGH
DPF blockage (city use) €500--€1,500 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
EGR cooler failure — city use €600--€1,200 120,000 km--180,000 km
● MODERATE
Injector wear at high mileage €400--€900 150,000 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

D5244T (D5) 1

V60 D4 155 2010--2018 Wagon

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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