The VOLVO S40 (2004-07) 4DR SALOON 2.4 170 SE GTRON AUTO5 is a compact, premium, comfortable four-door saloon, sitting between family hatchbacks and larger executive cars. In the UK used-car market, it suits buyers seeking practical transport with Volvo’s safety-minded image, without the size of a full-size saloon. Mycarcheck.com checks recorded 208 look-ups across 90 distinct VINs, a useful sample, though not every car is represented. The average private-sale value was £900, recorded mileage averaged 115,000 miles, and annual mileage was about 5,000 miles. Cars in the sample averaged nearly four previous keepers per vehicle, according to available records. The automatic S40 suits commuters and families. Its tidy cabin, composed ride and Volvo image help it rival the Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series. It is compact, though less economical than a small hatchback. Check costs and history; a well-kept VOLVO S40 2.4 SE GTRON is a comfortable used saloon.