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: 3,366 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: SUV, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.5 litres, 161 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 166 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 3,366 miles, this 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription has covered about 38,400 fewer miles than other 2021 Volvo XC40 cars. Its asking price of £23,950 is £817 above the AskCar estimate of £23,133. 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 56 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £1,000. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 18 September 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is TMS Volvo Leicester, based in Leicester. 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: £817 (3%) over the AskCar estimate of £23,133.

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 petrol 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 56 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 7 September 2026 at £24,950. Its asking price is now £23,950, £1,000 less. The latest price cut was seen on 14 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 7 September 2026: £24,950
• 20 September 2026: £24,750
• 22 September 2026: £24,500
• 25 September 2026: £24,350
• 1 October 2026: £24,250
• 14 October 2026: £23,950

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 18 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 2 MOTs. The latest, on 3 September 2025, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 2,755 miles, which matches the advertised 3,366 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 38,400 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2021 Volvo XC40 on AskCar.

Similar cars

19 other 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription 1.5 petrol automatic SUVs are for sale at UK dealers, from £13,999 to £22,600, as of 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 petrol SUV, grey. Mileage: 11,632 miles. Price: £21,990, £1,960 less than this car. Dealer: Carworld Car Supermarket in Peterborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-dd1e3b166b4d
• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 petrol SUV, blue. Mileage: 13,117 miles. Price: £22,600, £1,350 less than this car. Dealer: Sytner Select Swindon in Swindon. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-c7b8aa1eabc6
• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 petrol SUV, white. Mileage: 15,923 miles. Price: £22,427, £1,523 less than this car. Dealer: Vertu Vauxhall Carlisle in Carlisle. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-6df38d03421b

• The nearest: 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 petrol SUV, white, 16 miles from this car. Mileage: 36,315 miles. Price: £18,999, £4,951 less than this car. Dealer: Available Car Supermarket - Castle Donington in Castle Donington. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-3c62164090d9