VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) vs VED4 (D4204T)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

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

Specifications

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

Character

VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)

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

VED4 (D4204T)

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

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

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 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

VED4 (D4204T) 2

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