2021 Volvo XC40 1.5 h T4 Inscription

Overview

• Make: Volvo
• Model: XC40
• Trim: Inscription
• Version: 1.5 10.7kWh h T4 Recharge Inscription Auto FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (208 bhp)
• Year: 2021
• Mileage: 63,210 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: 49 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription is advertised with 63,210 miles, approximately 21,500 above the typical mileage for its age. Priced at £16,295, it is advertised £665 below the AskCar estimate of £16,960. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 4,464 Volvo XC40 adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. We first saw this car advertised 25 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £1,651. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is Bateman & Lynch Cars Tavistock, based in Tavistock. 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: £665 (3%) under the AskCar estimate of £16,960.

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 25 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 8 October 2026 at £17,946. Its asking price is now £16,295, £1,651 less. The latest price cut was seen on 23 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 8 October 2026: £17,946
• 22 October 2026: £16,995
• 23 October 2026: £16,295

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 29 December 2026.

It has had 2 MOTs. The latest, on 23 December 2025, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 57,012 miles, which matches the advertised 63,210 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 21,500 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2021 Volvo XC40 on AskCar.

Similar cars

13 other 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription 1.5 plug-in hybrid automatic SUVs are for sale at UK dealers, from £12,990 to £22,995, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 plug-in hybrid SUV, silver. Mileage: 65,590 miles. Price: £16,000, £295 less than this car. Dealer: The Motoring Centre in Royal Leamington Spa. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-870eaad06eee
• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 plug-in hybrid SUV, grey. Mileage: 58,733 miles. Price: £18,995, £2,700 more than this car. Dealer: Ray Chapman Motors. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-7523b6a91364
• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 plug-in hybrid SUV, white. Mileage: 52,679 miles. Price: £17,500, £1,205 more than this car. Dealer: Breckland Vehicle Specialists in Brandon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-2ca29ad3767b

• The nearest: 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 plug-in hybrid SUV, blue, 37 miles from this car. Mileage: 13,200 miles. Price: £22,995, £6,700 more than this car. Dealer: Taw Motor Centre in Barnstaple. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-e667c3c4525c