VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)
Volvo · 2.0L Turbo I4
2014–present
"New-gen Volvo four-cyl. Powers XC40 to XC90. Reliable but less character than old five. Adequate."
Mileage Risk Timeline
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Known Issues 3
Oil consumption — piston rings (2014-2016)
▸Burning oil smell, blue smoke, oil level drops
Service campaign S29650 issued. Piston ring sealing issue on 2014-2016 production. Post-2017 improved.
Verify if service campaign S29650 applied on 2014-2016 T5. Ask Volvo dealer by VIN.
Turbo diverter valve failure
▸Boost loss, whistling sound
Generic turbo maintenance. Diverter valve wears with age.
Common repair. €200-500. Any turbo specialist in Greece.
Engine / transmission mount wear
▸Vibration, clunking on gear changes
VEA platform mounts wear. Common on Drive-E cars.
Standard maintenance. €200-500 for full set.
Models with VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) 7
Other Volvo Engines
Tuning Potential
280hp Stage 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Volvo VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) reliable?
The Volvo VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) scores 78/100 with a verdict of BUY. It has 3 documented issues with total repair costs between €1,900 and €4,500.
What are the common problems with the VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)?
The most common issues are:
- Oil consumption — piston rings (2014-2016) — high, repair cost €1,500–€3,500, 50,000 km–100,000 km
- Turbo diverter valve failure — moderate, repair cost €200–€500, 80,000 km–120,000 km
- Engine / transmission mount wear — minor, repair cost €200–€500, 80,000 km–150,000 km
What cars use the Volvo VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)?
The VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) is found in:
- S60 T4 (2014–2018)
- S60 T5 (2010–2018)
- V40 2.0T T3 (2015–2019)
- V40 2.0T T4 (2013–2019)
- V40 2.0T T5 (2013–2019)
- V60 T5 (2010–2018)
- XC40 2.0T T4 (2017–2019)
How much does it cost to repair the VEP4 T5 (B4204T23)?
Total potential repair costs for all 3 known issues range from €1,900 to €4,500. The most expensive issue is typically .
What years was the VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) produced?
The Volvo VEP4 T5 (B4204T23) was produced from 2014 to present. It is a 1969cc I4 petrol turbo engine.
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