Rare in the UK; very few V40 T5 Cross Country models were sold here
Personally imported from Japan by the seller with all taxes paid
JEVIC-verified mileage of 38,772 miles with certificate available
Completely standard with no modifications
MOT valid until June 2027
The Appeal
The Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country is a compelling package – a compact, raised-ride-height hatch that puts its power down through all four wheels, powered by a characterful 2.0-litre five-cylinder engine producing 213 BHP. Very few were sold new in the UK, so this Japanese import is a genuinely rare sight on British roads. Add that sonorous exhaust note and you've got a very impressive modern classic.
This example was personally imported from Japan by the seller, with all taxes paid and the car now registered on UK plates. The original Japanese auction sheet – graded 4 overall – is available, along with all original manuals and a service booklet stamped at 13,300 km. The seller can provide a detailed timeline of the entire import process.
On the mechanical front, an overheating issue in slow-moving traffic was resolved with a new electric cooling fan fitted by Volvo specialist GB Autos. The vendor reports the car is now running without fault, with smooth gearbox shifts and a healthy-sounding engine. Four new Yokohama tyres have been fitted, and the TFT dashboard has been converted to MPH and MPG for UK use, and the radio band has been expanded to suit UK radio channels.
It's an impressive, capable machine through and through, and we think it will attract plenty of attention at auction. image.png5.78 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 38,772 miles (JEVIC-verified with certificate available)
Country of origin: UK (imported from Japan in 2026)
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 9 June 2027
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