T6 VEA (B4204T) vs VED4 (D4204T)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VED4 (D4204T) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+4 points over T6 VEA (B4204T)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE T6 VEA (B4204T) Volvo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE VED4 (D4204T) Volvo

Specifications

T6 VEA (B4204T)
VED4 (D4204T)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
76
Years
2014--present
2014--present
Displacement
1969 cc
1969 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
310--320 hp
120--190 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€1,300--€3,300

Character

T6 VEA (B4204T)

"Twin-charged (turbo+supercharger). Unique. Powerful but complex. Supercharger clutch can wear."

VED4 (D4204T)

"VEA-platform diesel. XC40/XC60/V60. DPF care needed. Smooth highway cruiser. Good economy."

Issues Comparison

T6 VEA (B4204T) 0

No documented issues.

VED4 (D4204T) 2

◆ CRITICAL
EGR cooler failure — main VED4 issue €800--€1,800 80,000 km--130,000 km
▲ HIGH
DPF blockage — city short trips €500--€1,500 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

T6 VEA (B4204T) 12

XC90 Mk2 (SPA) 2015--present S60 Mk3 2019--present XC60 Mk2 (SPA) 2017--present S90 SPA 2016--present V90 SPA 2016--present V60 Mk2 2019--present V60 Mk2 2019--present XC60 Mk2 (SPA) 2017--present S60 Mk3 2019--present XC90 Mk2 (SPA) 2015--present S90 SPA 2016--present V90 SPA 2016--present

VED4 (D4204T) 2

V40 D2 525 2013--2019 Hatchback V60 D4 155 2010--2018 Wagon
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