The VOLVO S40 (2007-10) 4DR SALOON 2.5 T5 230 SPORT is a compact, premium four-door saloon: a more restrained alternative to a family hatchback, with a sporty edge. It sits between mainstream small family cars and larger executive saloons, competing with versions of the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4. The T5 engine gives this S40 stronger acceleration and a livelier feel than ordinary saloons, while the Sport trim adds a purposeful character. It suits commuters and couples wanting comfort, quality and pace, and can serve a small family, though its boot and rear-seat access are less convenient than a hatchback’s. Expect fuel costs to reflect its performance-focused petrol engine. mycarcheck.com recorded 23 look-ups across 11 distinct VINs, a useful snapshot rather than a large sample. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £1,600, mileage of 117,000 and annual use of 6,000 miles; cars had about 2.8 previous keepers on average.