Fair price
Volvo XC40
2022 Core Recharge Ev
ElectricAutomatic74,000 mi2022
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£15,700
cash
Hanworth Autos Ltd·4.0 (28)· Feltham
Volvo Xc40 insurance group
18–33 of 50
Good price
Volvo XC40
2020 Inscription T3 Auto
PetrolAutomatic61,563 mi2020
£200/yr
Finance available on request
£15,780
cash
Cobalt Motors·4.5 (153)· Gosforth
Volvo XC40
2020 Momentum D3 Auto
DieselAutomatic79,450 mi2020
£200/yr
£380/mo
£16,999
cash
CG Motorland·4.5 (212)· Leicester
Fair price
Volvo XC40
2018 R-design Pro T4 Awd Auto
PetrolAutomatic79,404 mi2018
£200/yr
£371/mo
£16,795
cash
Albar Autos·4.1 (22)· Loughborough
Fair price
Volvo XC40
2023 B3 Mhev Auto
PetrolAutomatic35,098 mi2023
£200/yr
£449/mo
£23,995
cash
Car-pod Ltd·4.9 (173)· North Baddesley
Motoring Today score
How good is the Volvo Xc40?
71/100
Overall
Reliability70
Running costs70
Family & practicality86
Insurance56
Reliability is from real DVSA MOT pass rates; running costs, insurance, safety and practicality from manufacturer specs (MPG/CO₂, insurance group, Euro NCAP, dimensions). Overall is a fixed weighted blend (family 17% · safety 18% · insurance 15% · reliability 25% · running cost 25%), from a sample of 38,880. A guide, not a guarantee.
Market data
Volvo Xc40 market snapshot
How prices compare
37th percentile
On average, about 37% of comparable Volvo Xc40 listings across the local market are cheaper, and the rest cost more. Typical market price for a comparable Volvo Xc40: £17,861.
Based on 4 of our current listings
How quickly it sells
25 days
Comparable Volvo Xc40 listings typically take around 25 days to sell, based on local sold-car data.
Based on 4 of our current listings
Typical mileage
65,903 miles
Across our current Volvo Xc40 stock, mileage ranges from 35,098 to 79,450 miles (median 74,000).
Across 5 of our current listings
Price and days-to-sell figures are averaged across our own live Volvo Xc40 listings, each checked against MarketCheck UK's wider market data (refreshed every 24 hours). Mileage is from our current stock directly. Shown only where we have enough listings to be representative — a guide, not a valuation.
Specifications & dimensions
Trim-level specifications for the Volvo XC40 (Diesel, Petrol, Petrol Parallel PHEV), across 118 recorded variants.
Performance
- 127–258 bhp
- Power
- 6.2s
- 0–60 mph (fastest)
- 140 mph
- Top speed
- 1,477–1,969 cc
- Engine
Economy & running costs
- 31–56 mpg
- Fuel economy
- 47–189 g/km
- CO₂
- 28 mi
- Electric range (max)
- £190
- Road tax (VED)
- 18–33 of 50
- Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
- 4,425 mm
- Length
- 2,034 mm
- Width
- 1,658 mm
- Height
- 2,702 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,640 kg
- Weight
- 5
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5-star · tested 2018
- 76%
- Safety assist
The Volvo XC40 SUV was tested by Euro NCAP in 2018 and was awarded a 5 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:
Manual · Automatic 5 seats New from £25,800
| Trim | Fuel | Power | MPG | CO₂ | Ins. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 T4 RC PHEV Inscription Expression 5dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 208 bhp | — | 47 | 28 |
| 2.0 B4P R DESIGN Pro 5dr Auto [7 speed]Automatic | Petrol | 194 bhp | 36.2 - 42.1 mpg | 152 | 25 |
| 2.0 B4P R DESIGN Pro 5dr AWD Auto [7 speed]Automatic | Petrol | 194 bhp | 37.1 - 39.7 mpg | 160 | 25 |
| 2.0 B3P Core 5dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 160 bhp | 39.2 - 42.7 mpg | 149 | 23 |
| 1.5 T2 Start 5drManual | Petrol | 127 bhp | 37.2 - 40.9 mpg | 157 | 18 |
| R-Design Pro B5 (P) AWD auto 5dAutomatic | Petrol | 246 bhp | 34.4 - 36.7 mpg | 176 | 29 |
| Inscription B5 (P) AWD auto 5dAutomatic | Petrol | 246 bhp | 34.4 - 36.7 mpg | 174 | 29 |
| Momentum B4 (P) AWD auto 5dAutomatic | Petrol | 194 bhp | 34 - 36.7 mpg | 174 | 24 |
| R-Design T5 Twin Engine FWD auto 5dAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 258 bhp | — | 47 | 32 |
| R-Design T4 auto 5dAutomatic | Petrol | 187 bhp | 33.6 - 36.7 mpg | 174 | 26 |
| R-Design Pro T3 FWD (04/19-) 5dManual | Petrol | 160 bhp | 37.2 - 40.4 mpg | 158 | 23 |
| R-Design Pro T3 FWD auto 5dAutomatic | Petrol | 160 bhp | 37.2 - 40.4 mpg | 158 | 23 |
Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Volvo Xc40s are currently for sale?
- There are 3 Volvo Xc40s currently available for sale on Motoring Today, as of 16 October 2026.
- What is the cheapest Volvo Xc40 available right now?
- The most affordable Volvo Xc40 is a 2018 model with 79,404 miles, priced at £16,795. A representative finance example for this car is £371 per month.
- What should I check when buying a used Volvo Xc40?
- When buying a used Volvo Xc40, always review its full service history and any MOT advisories, which are available on every Motoring Today listing. Pay attention to the condition of the infotainment system and general interior wear.
- Is the Volvo Xc40 ULEZ compliant?
- Most Volvo Xc40s are ULEZ compliant. Petrol models from 2006 onwards and diesel models from 2015 onwards generally meet the Euro 4 and Euro 6 emission standards required for ULEZ.
- What finance options are typically available for a used Volvo Xc40?
- You can typically finance a used Volvo Xc40 through Hire Purchase (HP) or Personal Contract Purchase (PCP). HP usually involves a £0 deposit over 60 months, where you own the car after the final payment. Finance is subject to status.
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