2021 Volvo XC40 1.5 T3 R Design

Overview

• Make: Volvo
• Model: XC40
• Trim: R Design
• Version: 1.5 T3 R Design Auto FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (161 bhp)
• Year: 2021
• Mileage: 38,589 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: SUV, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.5 litres, 161 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Red
• CO2: 166 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 38,589 miles on the clock, this 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design has done roughly 3,300 fewer miles than a typical 2021 Volvo XC40. Its asking price of £21,330 is £995 above the AskCar estimate of £20,335. The AskCar estimate draws on 5,104 Volvo XC40 adverts across the UK, adjusting for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 29 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £665. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. 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: £995 (4%) over the AskCar estimate of £20,335.

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 29 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 6 October 2026 at £21,995. Its asking price is now £21,330, £665 less. The latest price cut was seen on 31 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 6 October 2026: £21,995
• 14 October 2026: £21,990
• 22 October 2026: £21,750
• 29 October 2026: £21,450
• 31 October 2026: £21,330

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 5 August 2027.

It has had 3 MOTs. The latest, on 28 July 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 37,531 miles, which matches the advertised 38,589 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 3,300 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2021 Volvo XC40 on AskCar.

Similar cars

60 other 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design 1.5 petrol automatic SUVs are for sale at UK dealers, from £13,700 to £25,250, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design, 1.5 petrol SUV, black. Mileage: 38,617 miles. Price: £18,700, £2,630 less than this car. Dealer: Big Motoring World Peterborough in Peterborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-b120816f79a7
• 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design, 1.5 petrol SUV, silver. Mileage: 39,279 miles. Price: £19,499, £1,831 less than this car. Dealer: Motorpoint Peterborough in Peterborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-64dad4026caf
• 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design, 1.5 petrol SUV, black. Mileage: 40,000 miles. Price: £21,795, £465 more than this car. Dealer: HSF Group Volvo Cars South East London in Bromley. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-5b982222bc4d