VOLVO has increased the prices of S40 and V40 models by between £200 and £550. The S40 1.6, 1.8 and 1.9 turbodiesel go up by £200, with the 2.0 models up by £300. Meanwhile, the V40 1.8 and 1.9 turbodiesel increase by £450, with the 2.0 rising by £550. The price increases apply to models ordered from June 1.

On-the-road prices also now include a newly-increased delivery charge, which has risen from £425 to £480.