The VOLVO V40 (1996-04) 5DR ESTATE 1.6 REV 00 is a compact five-door estate, combining the footprint of a family hatchback with extra load space. In the UK used-car market, it sits as a practical, older alternative to small estates such as the Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Golf, rather than a large, costly load-lugger. Its straightforward size and useful boot make the V40 suited to couples, small families, commuters and anyone needing room for everyday shopping or weekend bags. The 1.6 version is a sensible choice for drivers who value easy, familiar motoring over sporty performance; the estate shape is its main advantage over ordinary hatchbacks. mycarcheck.com has recorded just three checks, covering three different VINs, so these figures are a small snapshot, not a market-wide guide. Those cars averaged 100,000 miles, 5,000 miles a year and three previous keepers across those three checks; the average private-sale valuation was £400.