The Freedom programme enables fleets to log onto a specifically-designed website (www.volvocars.co.uk/freedom) to book up to two, 45-minute test drives, at a time to suit and with a choice of 13 locations around the UK.

Vehicles available to test include the new V40, S60, V60, XC60 and XC90 as well as the V40 Cross Country, V40 R-Design and the V60 plug-in hybrid. In addition, the first right-hand drive versions of the Volvo V60 D6 AWD, the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid, will also be available.

Each event will offer three different driving routes on public roads and Volvo will recommend a specific option in line with drivers’ normal daily route, based on data entered by drivers when booking.

The dates of the Freedom programme are:

Greenwoods Hotel, Essex – 2 March

Stapleford Park, Leicestershire – 9 March

Seaham Hall, County Durham – 16 March

Celtic Manor, Newport – 23 March

Perth Concert Hall, Perthshire – 6 April

Felbridge Spa, West Sussex – 13 April

Chewton Glen, Hampshire – 27 April

Riverside Museum, Glasgow – 4 May

The Aviator Hotel, Hampshire – 11 May

Rudding Park, Yorkshire – 18 May

IWM Duxford – East Anglia – 8 June

Woodbury Park, Devon – 15 June

The Lowry Hotel, Greater Manchester – 22 June