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Monday 8 September 2008

Compact estate cars sound like a bad idea right from the outset. If you’re going to buy a load lugger, why buy one that can’t lug much of a load? Logic issues notwithstanding, Volvo managed to turn the genre on its head with the V50, a car that made you want to make multiple trips to IKEA just because of its neat good looks, smart detailing and reassuringly ‘on message’ image. With a range of decent engines, a great chassis and competitive pricing, the V50 – along with its S40 saloon sibling – made small Volvos attractive once more. A used example is well worth tracking down.