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: 32,360 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

With 32,360 miles on the clock, this 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription has done roughly 9,600 fewer miles than a typical 2021 Volvo XC40. Priced at £19,339, it is advertised £723 below the AskCar estimate of £20,062. The AskCar estimate uses 4,772 UK dealer adverts for the Volvo XC40, with adjustments for age, mileage, trim, engine and other specifications. We first recorded this advert 21 days ago, and its asking price has since fallen by £661. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is Carbase Bristol, based in Bristol. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £723 (3%) under the AskCar estimate of £20,062.

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 4,772 priced Volvo XC40 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 6 November 2026.

A 2021 Volvo XC40 with the 1.5 petrol engine is typically advertised at £18,700: the median of the 345 for sale on AskCar, as of 6 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2021 Volvo XC40 has been on sale for at least 21 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 16 October 2026 at £20,000. Its asking price is now £19,339, £661 less. The latest price cut was seen on 30 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 16 October 2026: £20,000
• 28 October 2026: £19,784
• 29 October 2026: £19,634
• 30 October 2026: £19,339

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 6 November 2026: valid until 21 June 2027.

It has had 3 MOTs. The latest, on 11 June 2026, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

Mileage at that test: 28,089 miles, which matches the advertised 32,360 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 9,600 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 6 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 petrol SUV, red. Mileage: 32,885 miles. Price: £19,499, £160 more 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
• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 petrol SUV, grey. Mileage: 30,384 miles. Price: £19,995, £656 more than this car. Dealer: Holland-On-Sea Motors in Holland on Sea. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-c1a44799fb31
• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 petrol SUV, white. Mileage: 36,315 miles. Price: £18,999, £340 less than this car. Dealer: Available Car Supermarket - Castle Donington in Castle Donington. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-3c62164090d9

• The nearest: 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 petrol SUV, silver, 18 miles from this car. Mileage: 27,827 miles. Price: £20,250, £911 more than this car. Dealer: Chippenham Motor Company in Chippenham. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-457053756b3c