The VOLVO V40 (1996-04) 5DR ESTATE 1.8 S LPG is a compact five-door estate, offering family-friendly space and a useful boot without the bulk of a larger wagon. In the UK used-car market, it is a practical alternative to small hatchbacks and bigger estates. Its LPG fuel setup is a rare talking point beside rivals such as the Ford Focus estate, but check that the system is sound and LPG is available locally. mycarcheck.com records just six look-ups across five VINs, so its figures are a small sample rather than a market-wide guide. The checks show an average private-sale value of £400, average recorded mileage of 180,000 miles, and about four previous keepers. Average annual mileage was 8,000 miles. These figures make careful checks of condition and service history especially important. Passenger and luggage space suits couples, families and commuters; its comfortable feel gives the compact Volvo a notably solid character.