Here is a video where Fifth Gear (UK-based car TV show) compares the crash safety of two cars, a 15 year old Volvo and a 3 year old Renault.

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Fifth Gear Crash-test Volvo 940 estate vs Renault Modus

They crash a 15 year old Volvo 940 estate, for many people the epitome of a solid and safe family car, into a 3 year old Renault Modus, notable as the first small car to earn a maximum 5 Star safety rating from the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP).