The VOLVO V40 (1996-04) 5DR ESTATE 2.0T S AUTO5 REV 00 is a compact, five-door estate from Volvo’s earlier range, offering useful load space in a manageable family-car size. In the UK used market it sits between mainstream small estates and pricier premium choices, appealing to buyers who want practicality with a more solid, understated feel. mycarcheck.com has recorded only five checks across four different VINs, so its figures are a small snapshot rather than a broad market sample. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £700, average recorded mileage of 73,000 miles and about 6,000 miles driven yearly; the cars averaged 3.6 previous keepers. Turbocharged power and the automatic gearbox suit commuting and longer trips; the estate body works for couples or small families needing room for luggage and shopping. Against a Volkswagen Golf Estate, it offers distinctive Volvo character, but condition matters more than reputation at this age.