VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) vs T5 (B5254T)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) BUY 78/100
+3 points over T5 (B5254T)
0 / 100
BUY VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) Volvo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE T5 (B5254T) Volvo

Specifications

VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)
T5 (B5254T)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
78
75
Years
2014--present
2003--2016
Displacement
1969 cc
2521 cc
Layout
I4
I5
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
245--254 hp
230--300 hp
Known Issues
3
0
Total Risk Cost
€1,900--€4,500
€0--€0

Character

VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

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

T5 (B5254T)

"Classic Volvo turbo 5. Smooth, punchy. PCV system needs attention. Good with regular maintenance."

Issues Comparison

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

T5 (B5254T) 0

No documented issues.

Models

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

T5 (B5254T) 29

S40/V40 Mk1 1996--2004 C30 M 2006--2013 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 V50 MW 2004--2012 V70 Mk3 (BW) 2010--2016 S60 Mk2 2010--2013 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2010--2016 S60 Mk2 2010--2018 V60 Mk1 2010--2018 V40 Mk2 2012--2019 V40 Mk2 2012--2019 S40/V40 Mk1 1996--2004 V50 MW 2004--2012 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 S40/V40 Mk1 1997--2004 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2007 S60 Mk1 2000--2003 V70 Mk2 (S) 2000--2004 V70 Mk2 (S) 2003--2007 XC90 Mk1 (C) 2002--2014 S60 Mk1 2003--2009 S40 Mk2 (MS) 2004--2012 C30 M 2006--2013 V50 MW 2004--2012 V70 Mk3 (BW) 2008--2016 XC60 Mk1 (Y20) 2009--2017 S80 Mk2 (AS) 2006--2016 S60 Mk2 2010--2013 XC90 Mk1 (C) 2006--2014
Full VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) Report Full T5 (B5254T) Report