Top 11 Fun Cars that Cost Less than £1,000

Back in 1999 the Volvo S70 T5 was feared by criminals everywhere, because the Police force had them at their disposal. Back then, the T5 was ludicrously fast for an estate, and it is still pretty brisk today's standards. Although you won't have much fun going around corners, the T5 is great in a straight line and it's safe, too. A 1999 specimen with 120,000 miles on the clock costs £995.

Key stats: 2.3-litre turbocharged engine, 240 bhp, 0 - 72 mph in 7.3 seconds.