The VOLVO V40 (1996-04) 5DR ESTATE 2.0 T4 SPORT LUXURY AUTO5 is a compact five-door estate from Volvo’s late-1990s range. In the UK market it offers more carrying space than a conventional hatchback, yet is easier to live with than a larger family estate or SUV. It stands out today. mycarcheck.com records only six checks across four distinct VINs, so this is a small sample rather than a complete picture of V40 ownership. Within those checks, the average private-sale valuation was £1,000, with average recorded mileage of 107,000 miles and annual mileage of 3,000. The cars averaged two previous keepers. The T4 adds a sportier feel, while the automatic gearbox and Luxury trim suit relaxed daily driving. This estate can work for couples or small families needing useful boot space. Against period rivals such as the Golf Estate, it offers Volvo character and a less common choice; check condition carefully.