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: 25,111 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: SUV, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.5 litres, 161 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Grey
• CO2: 166 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription has covered 25,111 miles, around 16,800 fewer miles than is typical for its age. The dealer is asking £21,990, which is £1,225 above the AskCar estimate of £20,765. 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 56 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £500. The recorded MOT expired on 7 July 2026, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is Holden Volvo King's Lynn, based in King's Lynn. 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: £1,225 (5%) over the AskCar estimate of £20,765.

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 56 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 9 September 2026 at £22,490. Its asking price is now £21,990, £500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 23 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 9 September 2026: £22,490
• 23 October 2026: £21,990

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 7 July 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

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

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 20,892 miles, which matches the advertised 25,111 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 16,800 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 £13,999 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, £990 less 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, black. Mileage: 26,268 miles. Price: £21,495, £495 less than this car. Dealer: Lloyd Motor Group Volvo Carlisle in Carlisle. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-4ffba37386f0
• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 petrol SUV, red. Mileage: 23,385 miles. Price: £13,999, £7,991 less than this car. Dealer: Automania Specialist Cars in West Bromwich. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-c09923f400a5

• The nearest: 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 petrol SUV, red, 3 miles from this car. Mileage: 32,885 miles. Price: £19,499, £2,491 less than this car. Dealer: EMG Motor Group Kings Lynn BYD in King's Lynn. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-29faf91c823f