The VOLVO V40 (1996-04) 5DR ESTATE 1.9D 102 SE is a compact, five-door estate: a practical alternative to a small family hatchback, with extra room for luggage without the bulk of a large load-lugger. In the UK used-car market, it sits among older, affordable family cars rather than newer premium SUVs. mycarcheck.com has recorded four look-ups covering three distinct VINs, so the figures offer a small snapshot, not a definitive market average. Those checks show an average private-sale value of £600, average recorded mileage of 153,000 miles and annual use of around 6,000 miles; cars had averaged 2.5 previous keepers. This suggests a budget-minded, well-used choice where condition and history matter. The diesel V40 estate suits commuters and small families needing boot space and comfortable everyday transport. Against rivals such as the Ford Focus estate, its Volvo name and sturdy, understated feel stand out; check condition and history on an older example.