The VOLVO V40 (2012-16) 5DR CROSS COUNTRY 2.0 D4 DPF SS 190 EU6 SE GTRON AUTO8 is a premium five-door hatchback with raised, rugged styling and a crossover look, rather than a full-size SUV. In the UK, it bridges family hatchbacks and compact crossovers, offering a distinctive alternative to the Volkswagen Golf or Audi A3. The mycarcheck.com snapshot is very small: two look-ups covering one VIN, so its figures are clues, not a reliable picture of the whole model. Those checks show an average private-sale value of £5,300, recorded mileage of 93,000 miles, 3,000 miles a year and two previous keepers. Buyers should use these as context and check each car’s history and condition. Its diesel power, automatic gearbox and comfortable cabin suit commuting, longer journeys and small families seeking easy driving with added style. More premium than mainstream hatchbacks, it is still easier to park than a larger SUV.