VEP4 T6 (B4204T)
Volvo · 2.0L Turbo+SC I4
2014–present
"Twin-charged turbo+supercharger. Unique engineering. Powerful but complex. Supercharger clutch wear is known issue."
Mileage Risk Timeline
When problems typically appear — enter your mileage to see your risk zone
Known Issues 3
Oil consumption — same campaign as T5
▸Same symptoms as T5
Same 2014-2016 oil ring issue. T6 also affected.
Verify service campaign S29650. Same as T5.
Supercharger belt wear
▸Noise, boost loss at low RPM
T6 adds a supercharger to the T5. Supercharger belt is additional wear item.
Budget supercharger belt at 80k km. T6 more complex than T5.
Supercharger clutch wear
▸Loss of low-RPM boost, noise
Supercharger clutch wears with mileage. Labour-intensive repair.
Extra complexity vs T5. Main reason for CAUTION vs BUY verdict.
Models with VEP4 T6 (B4204T) 3
Other Volvo Engines
Tuning Potential
360hp Stage 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Volvo VEP4 T6 (B4204T) reliable?
The Volvo VEP4 T6 (B4204T) scores 72/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 3 documented issues with total repair costs between €2,400 and €5,500.
What are the common problems with the VEP4 T6 (B4204T)?
The most common issues are:
- Oil consumption — same campaign as T5 — high, repair cost €1,500–€3,500, 50,000 km–100,000 km
- Supercharger belt wear — moderate, repair cost €400–€800, 80,000 km–120,000 km
- Supercharger clutch wear — moderate, repair cost €500–€1,200, 100,000 km–160,000 km
What cars use the Volvo VEP4 T6 (B4204T)?
How much does it cost to repair the VEP4 T6 (B4204T)?
Total potential repair costs for all 3 known issues range from €2,400 to €5,500. The most expensive issue is typically .
What years was the VEP4 T6 (B4204T) produced?
The Volvo VEP4 T6 (B4204T) was produced from 2014 to present. It is a 1969cc I4 petrol turbo engine.
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