The VOLVO S40 (2007-10) 4DR SALOON 1.6 100 SE is a compact four-door family saloon, with a separate boot rather than the hatchback layout popular among UK buyers. It offers an understated alternative to familiar compact family cars such as the Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra. Mycarcheck.com records 46 checks across 26 distinct VINs, a useful sample of cars shoppers have researched. The average private-sale valuation is £1,500; average recorded mileage is 107,000 miles, with annual mileage around 10,000. Cars had about 3.4 previous keepers on average. As a used Volvo, the S40 suits commuters, couples and small families wanting a comfortable daily car and a proper boot. SE trim brings a more welcoming equipment level, while the 1.6 petrol is suited to straightforward everyday motoring. Its restrained design and safety-conscious image distinguish it from rivals, but age and condition deserve close attention when comparing cars in the used-car market today.