The VOLVO V40 (2012-16) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6 T2 SS 120 EU5 SE NAV 6SPD is a premium-minded five-door hatchback, positioned between mainstream choices such as the Ford Focus and upmarket alternatives like the Audi A3. Its understated styling and Volvo’s safety reputation give it a distinctive place in the UK used-car market. With a comfortable cabin, rear doors and navigation in SE Nav trim, it suits commuters, small families and drivers wanting a refined alternative to ordinary hatchbacks. The 1.6-litre petrol engine is suited to everyday driving, and stop-start technology can help reduce fuel use in town. It is less roomy than an estate or SUV, but easier to park. mycarcheck.com recorded three checks covering three distinct cars, so these figures are a small snapshot, not a market-wide guide: average private-sale value was £5,800, recorded mileage 98,000 and annual mileage 10,000. In these checks, previous keepers averaged 0.67, a notably low figure.