2021 Volvo XC40 1.5 h T4 R Design

Overview

• Make: Volvo
• Model: XC40
• Trim: R Design
• Version: 1.5 10.7kWh h T4 Recharge R Design Auto FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (208 bhp)
• Year: 2021
• Mileage: 51,461 miles
• Fuel: Plug-in hybrid (petrol)
• Body: SUV, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.5 litres, 208 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 48 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design has covered 51,461 miles, around 9,700 more miles than is typical for its age. Its asking price of £17,585 is £406 below the AskCar estimate of £17,991. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 4,464 Volvo XC40 cars across different ages and specifications. It first appeared in our advert records 17 days ago. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is Carbase Bristol, based in Bristol. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £406 (2%) under the AskCar estimate of £17,991.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 4,464 priced Volvo XC40 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

A 2021 Volvo XC40 with the 1.5 plug-in hybrid engine is typically advertised at £18,800: the median of the 316 for sale on AskCar, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2021 Volvo XC40 has been on sale for at least 17 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 16 October 2026 at £17,585. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 10 August 2027.

It has had 3 MOTs. The latest, on 3 August 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm.

Mileage at that test: 49,556 miles, which matches the advertised 51,461 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 9,700 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2021 Volvo XC40 on AskCar.

Similar cars

31 other 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design 1.5 plug-in hybrid automatic SUVs are for sale at UK dealers, from £12,995 to £23,500, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design, 1.5 plug-in hybrid SUV, blue. Mileage: 50,000 miles. Price: £17,995, £410 more than this car. Dealer: Bassetts Citroen & Jeep Bridgend in Bridgend. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-82b6fef8db89
• 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design, 1.5 plug-in hybrid SUV, black. Mileage: 49,930 miles. Price: £17,200, £385 less than this car. Dealer: Nuneaton Car Sales in Nuneaton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-a0deda87c3df
• 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design, 1.5 plug-in hybrid SUV, red. Mileage: 56,000 miles. Price: £16,950, £635 less than this car. Dealer: Silverleaf Sports & Prestige in Sheffield. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-827b88f4cd8a

• The nearest: 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design, 1.5 plug-in hybrid SUV, black, under a mile from this car. Mileage: 32,117 miles. Price: £19,000, £1,415 more than this car. Dealer: Carbase Bristol in Bristol. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-5c6b27afd5fc