RobSpavin

This is my first posting so apologies if you've been asked this one a hundred times.

I'm interested in getting my first Volvo and the V40 estate seems to fit the bill. I have test driven one at the weekend at a Volvo dealership. It was a 1.9TD (115 bhp) SE spec on a 53 plate with only 2k on the clock.

Seemed like a nice car but I thought it was expensive (£15.9k sticker price). Given that the model has just gone offline and the V50 is out now, I am expecting big depreciation.

V40 also seems to have had a very cool reception in the motoring press. The diesels seem to be called "unrefined" or "noisy". These things are putting me off a bit so wanted to know if any owners had any thoughts. I will use the car for some fairly long motorway hauls (200 plus miles each way) carrying plenty of sports kit both in the car and on the roof.

Is the V40 a good bet and are their any discounts to be had on the last of the new V40 s ?

Any pointers appreciated.

Rob