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: 74,500 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: Red
• CO2: 49 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription is advertised with 74,500 miles, approximately 32,800 above the typical mileage for its age. The dealer is asking £15,790, which is £95 above the AskCar estimate of £15,695. 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 19 days ago. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is for sale at DB90 in Doncaster. 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: £95 (under 1%) over the AskCar estimate of £15,695.

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 19 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 14 October 2026 at £15,790. 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 23 July 2027.

It failed its MOT on 29 June 2026 (nearside front tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall) and passed 2 days later, on 1 July 2026.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracking.

Mileage at that test: 69,426 miles, which matches the advertised 74,500 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 32,800 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, blue. Mileage: 75,908 miles. Price: £15,495, £295 less than this car. Dealer: Keith Price Garages in Abergavenny. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-440835622a30
• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 plug-in hybrid SUV, silver. Mileage: 65,590 miles. Price: £16,000, £210 more 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, black. Mileage: 63,210 miles. Price: £16,295, £505 more than this car. Dealer: Bateman & Lynch Cars Tavistock in Tavistock. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-0717ddcff60a

• The nearest: 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 plug-in hybrid SUV, grey, 51 miles from this car. Mileage: 43,985 miles. Price: £18,550, £2,760 more than this car. Dealer: Hilton Garage in Derby. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-e901edfb8ef9