Volvo V50 (04 on) - Review

Volvo is one of the great estate makers - it's been doing it for decades. They've always been practical, but those launched in more recent years - such as the Volvo V50 - have been increasingly stylish too. The V50 is essentially the estate version of the S40 saloon and is a good value alternative to the likes of the BMW 3-Series Touring with good levels of standard equipment, an elegant interior and strong build quality. There are also low emissions DRIVe versions available which offer low running costs thanks to cheaper road tax and impressive fuel economy while the R Design models get a sporty look inside and out.