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: 32,357 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: SUV, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.5 litres, 161 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 166 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 6, ULEZ compliant

About this car

With 32,357 miles on the clock, this 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription has done roughly 9,600 fewer miles than a typical 2021 Volvo XC40. Its asking price of £21,790 is £1,674 above the AskCar estimate of £20,116. The AskCar estimate uses UK dealer asking prices, including 5,104 Volvo XC40 adverts, and accounts for the car’s age, mileage and specification. This car was first seen in our listings data 56 days ago. The recorded MOT expired on 22 April 2026, so ask the dealer whether it has been renewed. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. You can find this car at Holden Bury St Edmunds (BURY ST EDMUNDS) in West Suffolk. 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

Above the going rate: £1,674 (8%) over the AskCar estimate of £20,116.

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 £21,790. 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: the latest record we hold ran out on 22 April 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 2 MOTs. The latest, on 17 April 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

Mileage at that test: 26,856 miles, which matches the advertised 32,357 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 4 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 petrol SUV, blue. Mileage: 32,360 miles. Price: £19,339, £2,451 less than this car. Dealer: Carbase Bristol in Bristol. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-f26f4a9e145c
• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 petrol SUV, red. Mileage: 32,885 miles. Price: £19,499, £2,291 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
• 2021 Volvo XC40 Inscription, 1.5 petrol SUV, grey. Mileage: 30,384 miles. Price: £19,995, £1,795 less than this car. Dealer: Holland-On-Sea Motors in Holland on Sea. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-xc40-2021-c1a44799fb31