2021 Volvo XC40 1.5 h T4 Inscription Expression

Overview

• Make: Volvo
• Model: XC40
• Trim: Inscription Expression
• Version: 1.5 10.7kWh h T4 Recharge Inscription Expression Auto FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (208 bhp)
• Year: 2021
• Mileage: 69,303 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: 47 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 69,303 miles, this 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription Expression has covered about 27,400 more miles than other 2021 Volvo XC40 cars. Priced at £15,570, it is advertised £621 below the AskCar estimate of £16,191. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 5,104 Volvo XC40 cars across different ages and specifications. We first recorded this advert 35 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £420. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is Big Motoring World Peterborough, based in Peterborough. 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: £621 (3%) under the AskCar estimate of £16,191.

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 plug-in hybrid 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 35 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 30 September 2026 at £15,990. Its asking price is now £15,570, £420 less. The latest price cut was seen on 4 November 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 30 September 2026: £15,990
• 4 October 2026: £15,980
• 6 October 2026: £15,880
• 8 October 2026: £15,910
• 10 October 2026: £15,900
• 11 October 2026: £16,130
• 13 October 2026: £16,140
• 14 October 2026: £15,910
• 16 October 2026: £15,740
• 17 October 2026: £15,750
• 18 October 2026: £15,430
• 19 October 2026: £15,420
• 21 October 2026: £15,430
• 22 October 2026: £15,420
• 23 October 2026: £15,740
• 25 October 2026: £15,580
• 27 October 2026: £15,510
• 31 October 2026: £15,730
• 4 November 2026: £15,570

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 8 November 2026.

It has had 3 MOTs. The latest, on 30 September 2026, failed.

It failed on: offside front seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick.

Advisories at the latest test: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

Mileage at that test: 69,311 miles, which matches the advertised 69,303 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 27,400 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2021 Volvo XC40 on AskCar.

Similar cars

2 other 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription Expression 1.5 plug-in hybrid automatic SUVs are for sale at UK dealers, from £13,990 to £16,499, as of 4 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription Expression, 1.5 plug-in hybrid SUV, black. Mileage: 60,362 miles. Price: £16,499, £929 more than this car. Dealer: H.P.L. Motors - Atherton (Greater Manchester) in Atherton. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-8c28d947d9b1
• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription Expression, 1.5 plug-in hybrid SUV, silver. Mileage: 89,310 miles. Price: £13,990, £1,580 less than this car. Dealer: Whitley Bay Motors in Washington. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-23afabb20abb