VOLVO has launched entry-level versions of the S40 with the introduction of 1.6-litre petrol and diesel variants.

The S40 1.6 S is priced at £15,298 on-the-road and uses a 100bhp engine producing 111lb-ft of torque at 4,000rpm. It offers 39.2mpg on the combined cycle and has carbon dioxide emissions of 171g/km.

The 1.6 diesel S is priced at £16,658 on-the- road, has a 110bhp common rail diesel engine, producing 177lb-ft of torque at 1,750rpm.

SE versions, which include leather trim among the extra standard equipment, are £2,250 more than S variants.