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: 19,157 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

This 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design is advertised with 19,157 miles, approximately 22,600 below the typical mileage for its age. Priced at £23,500, it is advertised £1,278 above the AskCar estimate of £22,222. The AskCar estimate uses 4,464 UK dealer adverts for the Volvo XC40, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first saw this car advertised 66 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £1,450. Our latest MOT record expired on 10 August 2026. Check the current position with the dealer. 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: £1,278 (5%) over the AskCar estimate of £22,222.

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 66 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 August 2026 at £24,950. Its asking price is now £23,500, £1,450 less. The latest price cut was seen on 14 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 28 August 2026: £24,950
• 6 September 2026: £24,850
• 20 September 2026: £24,650
• 22 September 2026: £24,500
• 25 September 2026: £23,950
• 1 October 2026: £23,850
• 14 October 2026: £23,500

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 10 August 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 2 MOTs. The latest, on 31 July 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4.

Mileage at that test: 16,713 miles, which matches the advertised 19,157 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 22,600 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2021 Volvo XC40 on AskCar.

Similar cars

54 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 2 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design, 1.5 petrol SUV, black. Mileage: 19,200 miles. Price: £21,211, £2,289 less than this car. Dealer: Stratstone Mercedes-Benz Of Giffnock in Giffnock. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-d4d148fd3122
• 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design, 1.5 petrol SUV, grey. Mileage: 18,352 miles. Price: £23,591, £91 more than this car. Dealer: Waylands Volvo Gloucester in Gloucester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-72a7b575a6c6
• 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design, 1.5 petrol SUV, red. Mileage: 16,601 miles. Price: £22,495, £1,005 less than this car. Dealer: Lloyd Motor Group Volvo Carlisle in Carlisle. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-98a3e4b56b80

• The nearest: 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design, 1.5 petrol SUV, black, under a mile from this car. Mileage: 36,036 miles. Price: £22,950, £550 less than this car. Dealer: TMS Volvo Leicester in Leicester. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-0adf86bc583c