2021 Volvo XC40 1.5 T3 R Design

Overview

• Make: Volvo
• Model: XC40
• Trim: R Design
• Version: 1.5 T3 R Design Manual FWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr (161 bhp)
• Year: 2021
• Mileage: 39,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: SUV, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.5 litres, 161 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 159 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design is advertised with 39,000 miles, approximately 2,900 below the typical mileage for its age. The dealer is asking £17,499, which is £728 below the AskCar estimate of £18,227. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 5,104 Volvo XC40 cars across different ages and specifications. This car was first seen in our listings data 12 days ago. The government's MOT record matches its advertised mileage. It is advertised by Les Rayner Foxhunters Motor Co in Whitley BAY. 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: £728 (4%) under the AskCar estimate of £18,227.

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 12 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 23 October 2026 at £17,499. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 4 November 2026: valid until 31 March 2027.

It failed its MOT on 1 April 2026 (nearside obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING; offside front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front nail in tyre.

Mileage at that test: 39,248 miles, which matches the advertised 39,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 2,900 miles lower than the median mileage of a 2021 Volvo XC40 on AskCar.

Similar cars

43 other 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design 1.5 petrol manual SUVs are for sale at UK dealers, from £12,498 to £19,995, as of 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design, 1.5 petrol SUV, black. Mileage: 38,020 miles. Price: £17,700, £201 more than this car. Dealer: Car Planet Watford in Watford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-416871fd3e4b
• 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design, 1.5 petrol SUV, blue. Mileage: 40,000 miles. Price: £17,500, the same price as this car. Dealer: M.m.r Motor Group in Newcastle upon Tyne. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-2576f391e679
• 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design, 1.5 petrol SUV, white. Mileage: 40,176 miles. Price: £17,999, £500 more than this car. Dealer: Bridgend Motor Group in Gateshead. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-582d1b21f4a8

• The nearest: 2021 Volvo XC40 R Design, 1.5 petrol SUV, grey, under a mile from this car. Mileage: 50,800 miles. Price: £16,999, £500 less than this car. Dealer: Les Rayner Foxhunters Motor Co in Whitley Bay. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-81b1cf915c26