The VOLVO V40 (1996-04) 5DR ESTATE 2.0 S AUTO5 REV 00 is a compact five-door estate from Volvo’s late-1990s range. It offers more carrying space and a longer roofline than a conventional hatchback, while remaining easier to park and manage than a large family estate. In today’s UK used-car market, it is an older, budget-priced choice rather than a modern high-tech runabout. mycarcheck.com records 70 look-ups covering 25 distinct VINs, giving a useful snapshot of interest in this model. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £700 and average recorded mileage of 80,000 miles; average annual mileage is 4,000, with around three previous keepers. These are historic averages from checked cars, not a guarantee of a particular V40’s condition or current value, so buyers should assess each example individually. Its automatic gearbox and estate layout suit commuting, errands and smaller households needing luggage room; it stands apart from similarly aged hatchbacks.