T6 VEA (B4204T) vs VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) BUY 78/100
+6 points over T6 VEA (B4204T)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE T6 VEA (B4204T) Volvo
0 / 100
BUY VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) Volvo

Specifications

T6 VEA (B4204T)
VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
78
Years
2014--present
2014--present
Displacement
1969 cc
1969 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
310--320 hp
245--254 hp
Known Issues
0
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€1,900--€4,500

Character

T6 VEA (B4204T)

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

VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

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

Issues Comparison

T6 VEA (B4204T) 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

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

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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