T5 (B5254T) vs VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

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

Specifications

T5 (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
0
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€1,900--€4,500

Character

T5 (B5254T)

"Classic Volvo turbo 5. Smooth, punchy. PCV system needs attention. Good with regular maintenance."

VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

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

Issues Comparison

T5 (B5254T) 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

T5 (B5254T) 29

S40/V40 Mk1 1996--2004 C30 M 2006--2013 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 V50 MW 2004--2012 V70 Mk3 (BW) 2010--2016 S60 Mk2 2010--2013 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2010--2016 S60 Mk2 2010--2018 V60 Mk1 2010--2018 V40 Mk2 2012--2019 V40 Mk2 2012--2019 S40/V40 Mk1 1996--2004 V50 MW 2004--2012 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 S40/V40 Mk1 1997--2004 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2007 S60 Mk1 2000--2003 V70 Mk2 (S) 2000--2004 V70 Mk2 (S) 2003--2007 XC90 Mk1 (C) 2002--2014 S60 Mk1 2003--2009 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 C30 M 2006--2013 V50 MW 2004--2012 V70 Mk3 (BW) 2008--2016 XC60 Mk1 (Y20) 2009--2017 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2006--2016 S60 Mk2 2010--2013 XC90 Mk1 (C) 2006--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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