VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV vs VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) BUY 78/100
+4 points over VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV Volvo
0 / 100
BUY VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) Volvo

Specifications

VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV
VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
78
Years
2020--present
2014--present
Displacement
1969 cc
1969 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
250--300 hp
245--254 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,200--€2,400
€1,900--€4,500

Character

VEP4 B5/B6 MHEV

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

VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

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

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

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

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

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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