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Its reputation was built on safety above style, as personified by breezeblock areodynamics and happy-in-their-work crash-test dummies. But in an age of diver’s watches and mountaineer’s boots, Volvo has carved a new place for itself based on good-looking, kick-proof solidity. Call it premium chunkiness.
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C30
£14,075 - £23,825
Interesting rival to the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series. Good build quality and quirky looks help it stand out.
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C70
£28,575 - £37,070
The understated convertible. It's easy to ignore the C70, but you shouldn't. The folding hard top is one of the more elegant on sale, plus the engine range is impressive.
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S60
£21,735 - £36,255
Another safe and sensible saloon from the Volvo team, which mixes Swedish style with good engines
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XC70
£27,525 - £39,990
The Volvo XC70 is a compromise, but a good one. Essentially a V70 with a raised ride height and nasty plastic bits stuck on.
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XC90
£33,840 - £43,464
Brilliant mix of SUV and MPV, a seven-seater that looks cool and offers terrific utility inside. Maybe all Volvos were, in some subliminal way, leading to this. A winner.
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