The VOLVO S40 (2004-07) 4DR SALOON 2.0 145 SE SPORT is a compact four-door family saloon, offering an alternative to UK hatchbacks. It occupies the premium small-car market, with restrained Swedish styling and a comfortable feel. The SE Sport adds a sportier look while retaining everyday practicality and family-friendly comfort. Mycarcheck.com records 24 look-ups for this model, covering eight distinct VINs in a small but useful data sample. Checked cars average £1,300 in private-sale value, 110,000 recorded miles and 9,000 miles a year. They had about five previous keepers on average; these figures describe the examples checked, not every S40. This Volvo S40 suits commuters, couples or small families wanting a comfortable daily car with a separate boot rather than cabin space. Its calm ride, supportive seats and reassuring safety reputation make it a sensible rival to the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series, with a more understated, practical character.