VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV vs VED4 (D4204T)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VED4 (D4204T) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+2 points over VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV Volvo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE VED4 (D4204T) Volvo

Specifications

VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV
VED4 (D4204T)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
74
76
Years
2020--present
2014--present
Displacement
1969 cc
1969 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
250--300 hp
120--190 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,200--€2,400
€1,300--€3,300

Character

VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV

"Mild hybrid twin-charged four. 48V system. Replaces T5/T6 naming. Smooth, efficient. Early data positive."

VED4 (D4204T)

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

Issues Comparison

VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV 2

● MODERATE
48V MHEV battery / belt starter-generator €800--€1,500 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain (low concern, modern) €400--€900 120,000 km--180,000 km

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

VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV 5

S60 B4 224 2019--2024 Sedan S60 B5 224 2019--2024 Sedan V60 B5 155 2018--2024 Wagon XC40 2.0T B4 536 2019--2024 SUV XC60 B5 246 2019--2024 SUV

VED4 (D4204T) 2

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