2021 Volvo XC40 1.5 T3 Inscription

Overview

• Make: Volvo
• Model: XC40
• Trim: Inscription
• Version: 1.5 T3 Inscription Auto FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (161 bhp)
• Year: 2021
• Mileage: 24,080 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: SUV, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.5 litres, 161 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 166 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 24,080 miles, this 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription has covered about 17,800 fewer miles than other 2021 Volvo XC40 cars. Its asking price of £21,000 is £149 above the AskCar estimate of £20,851. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 5,104 Volvo XC40 cars across different ages and specifications. We first saw this car advertised 42 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £1,000. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is Sytner Group Volvo Cars Warrington, based in Warrington. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 4 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £149 (under 1%) over the AskCar estimate of £20,851.

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 5,104 priced Volvo XC40 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 4 November 2026.

A 2021 Volvo XC40 with the 1.5 petrol engine is typically advertised at £18,800: the median of the 354 for sale on AskCar, as of 4 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2021 Volvo XC40 has been on sale for at least 42 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 23 September 2026 at £22,000. Its asking price is now £21,000, £1,000 less. The latest price cut was seen on 22 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 23 September 2026: £22,000
• 22 October 2026: £21,000

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 28 November 2026.

It has had 2 MOTs. The latest, on 27 November 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Mileage at that test: 20,031 miles, which matches the advertised 24,080 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 17,800 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2021 Volvo XC40 on AskCar.

Similar cars

24 other 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription 1.5 petrol automatic SUVs are for sale at UK dealers, from £13,999 to £22,600, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 petrol SUV, red. Mileage: 23,385 miles. Price: £13,999, £7,001 less than this car. Dealer: Automania Specialist Cars in West Bromwich. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-c09923f400a5
• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 petrol SUV, grey. Mileage: 25,111 miles. Price: £21,990, £990 more than this car. Dealer: Holden Volvo King's Lynn in King's Lynn. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-deead0ae0636
• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 petrol SUV, black. Mileage: 26,268 miles. Price: £21,495, £495 more than this car. Dealer: Lloyd Motor Group Volvo Carlisle in Carlisle. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-4ffba37386f0

• The nearest: 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 petrol SUV, blue, 22 miles from this car. Mileage: 52,851 miles. Price: £18,335, £2,665 less than this car. Dealer: Vertu Vauxhall Crewe in Crewe. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-9e9ba3feca75