Higher reliability score
VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) BUY 78/100
+2 points over VED4 (D4204T)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE VED4 (D4204T) Volvo
0 / 100
BUY VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) Volvo

Specifications

VED4 (D4204T)
VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
76
78
Years
2014--present
2014--present
Displacement
1969 cc
1969 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
120--190 hp
245--254 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,300--€3,300
€1,900--€4,500

Character

VED4 (D4204T)

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

VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

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

Issues Comparison

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

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

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