The interior is really the sticking point when it comes to the V40’s relative age. From new, the dashboard was borderline irritating, with small incognisant buttons and slow graphics. Compared ...

The most powerful Volvo V40 is the T5 engined version. Boasting a 2.0-litre petrol unit that produces 242bhp, it manages 0-62mph in 6.3 seconds, although in reality the car is irritatingly limited ...