Volvo S40 1.6

Worth knowing

• A lot of kilometres: 315,249 km, high whatever its age. Ask for the service history, and when the timing belt and clutch were last done.
• 129,000 km more than similar cars for sale, which have about 186,000 km.
• An older car: 20 years old. Cars over ten years need an NCT every year, and repairs and parts weigh more in what it costs to keep.

Why we say so

4 Volvo S40s from 2005 to 2007, petrol, manual are for sale now. Most ask €1,490 to €1,600, with about 186,000 km on the clock. This one is cheaper than 3 of the 4, near the bottom of the range. The market price above also allows for its exact year and mileage.