The VOLVO V40 (1996-04) 5DR ESTATE 2.0 T4 SE is a compact five-door estate, blending Volvo’s practical family-car reputation with a sportier character. In the UK it sits among smaller estate cars rather than today’s SUVs, offering useful luggage space in a manageable footprint. It remains an older used-car choice. mycarcheck.com records 50 look-ups, but these cover just five distinct VINs, so treat the figures as a snapshot, not a market-wide guide. Average private-sale value is £600, with mileage around 130,000 and annual use near 6,000 miles. Checks show 9.2 previous keepers on average, worth investigating in each car’s history. It can suit families, couples and commuters needing load space and an engaging drive than many estates of its era. Its T4 badge means a brisk turbocharged version; Volvo’s comfort and safety-minded design add appeal. Compare service records and running costs carefully: at this age, the individual car matters most.