BMW X4 vs VOLVO XC70
Both the BMW X4 and the VOLVO XC70 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 20,769 BMW X4s versus 16,729 VOLVO XC70s still on UK roads. That makes the VOLVO XC70 the rarer of the two — there are about 1.2× as many BMW X4s left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BMW X4 is rising (+1.9%) while the VOLVO XC70 is falling (-3.5%).
Survivors over time
BMW X4 VOLVO XC70
BMW X4
Common
20,769
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 395 (+1.9%) yr/yr
Peak 20,844 (2025 Q4)
20,439 licensed · 330 SORN
VOLVO XC70
Common
16,729
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 613 (-3.5%) yr/yr
Peak 20,716 (2016 Q2)
15,135 licensed · 1,594 SORN
Head to head
| BMW X4 | VOLVO XC70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 20,769 | 16,729 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 20,439 | 15,135 |
| SORN (off-road) | 330 | 1,594 |
| Peak | 20,844 (2025 Q4) | 20,716 (2016 Q2) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 395 (+1.9%) yr/yr | ▼ 613 (-3.5%) yr/yr |
BMW X4 vs VOLVO XC70 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW X4 or the VOLVO XC70?
The VOLVO XC70 is rarer: 16,729 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 20,769 of the BMW X4.
How many BMW X4 are left compared to the VOLVO XC70?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 20,769 BMW X4 and 16,729 VOLVO XC70 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.