The VOLVO V40 (1996-04) 5DR ESTATE 1.9D 102 is a compact, five-door estate: more useful for carrying people and everyday loads than a small hatchback, without the size of a large family estate. In the UK used-car market, it sits among practical older family cars, offering Volvo’s understated, safety-minded image. That makes this V40 estate a sensible choice for commuters, couples or small families wanting a roomy, comfortable daily car, especially if a low purchase price matters more than modern equipment. Its 1.9-litre diesel suits steady longer journeys, while the estate body gives it extra versatility compared with compact hatchbacks. Mycarcheck.com has recorded just one lookup and one VIN, so its figures are a single-car snapshot, not market averages: the recorded car showed 194,000 miles, about 7,000 miles a year, four previous keepers and a £300 private-sale valuation. These details make condition and service history especially important when comparing other cars.