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: 23,385 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

At 23,385 miles, this 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription has covered about 18,500 fewer miles than other 2021 Volvo XC40 cars. Priced at £13,999, this car is advertised £6,910 below the AskCar estimate of £20,909. This is a large price difference, so check the price and vehicle details with the dealer. The AskCar estimate uses 5,104 UK dealer adverts for the Volvo XC40, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first recorded this advert 160 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £2,000. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. It is advertised by Automania Specialist Cars in West Bromwich. 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

Far below the going rate: £6,910 (33%) under the AskCar estimate of £20,909. Worth asking the dealer why.

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 160 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £15,999. Its asking price is now £13,999, £2,000 less. The latest price cut was seen on 25 August 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 28 May 2026: £15,999
• 31 May 2026: £14,999
• 28 June 2026: £14,499
• 1 August 2026: £14,299
• 25 August 2026: £13,999

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 29 April 2027.

It has had 3 MOTs. The latest, on 30 April 2026, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 23,386 miles, which matches the advertised 23,385 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 18,500 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 £15,998 to £22,600, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 petrol SUV, silver. Mileage: 24,080 miles. Price: £21,000, £7,001 more than this car. Dealer: Sytner Group Volvo Cars Warrington in Warrington. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-1cebd9d791ee
• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 petrol SUV, grey. Mileage: 25,111 miles. Price: £21,990, £7,991 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, £7,496 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, black, 11 miles from this car. Mileage: 44,899 miles. Price: £18,498, £4,499 more than this car. Dealer: CarSupermarket.com Birmingham in Birmingham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-9202f84dd048