They are all good cars with the potential to last well, provided that the previous owner(s) have driven them considerately as well as having them serviced. I think your best bet is to look at each one carefully and see any signs of care or neglect, both from the way they drive and from looking at exterior and interior.
The VW Jetta S is the base model, so the other two may have more equipment. The Volvo will be the most comfortable, and other things being equal is probably the one I'd go for in your position.
Finally - are you sure you need a diesel? If the Civic S-type 2.0 petrol (old shape) was one of the choices I'd go for that. Honda petrols have a better reloiability record than any of the three above.
I dont 'need' a diesel - but i'll be doing around 20-23k per year so I thought I'd try a diesel (first one).
My heart tells me to buy the new shape mazda 6 or an accord (type S 2.4 I-vtec)
I was at one point thinking of a honda accord CDTI, excellent MPG and petrol-like performance. But I can't seem to find one on autotrader where the seller knows if the clutch/DMF has been replaced or not (weakness of the CDTI's). And there's no decent ones on auction before friday
I have until friday to make up my mind!
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