BYD SEAL vs VOLVO V50
Both the BYD SEAL and the VOLVO V50 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 51,814 BYD SEALs versus 25,980 VOLVO V50s still on UK roads. That makes the VOLVO V50 the rarer of the two — there are about 2.0× as many BYD SEALs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BYD SEAL is rising (+230.9%) while the VOLVO V50 is falling (-11.3%).
Survivors over time
BYD SEAL VOLVO V50
BYD SEAL
Common
51,814
left · 2026 Q2
▲ 36,157 (+230.9%) yr/yr
Peak 51,814 (2026 Q2)
51,684 licensed · 130 SORN
VOLVO V50
Common
25,980
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 3,303 (-11.3%) yr/yr
Peak 51,623 (2014 Q3)
22,016 licensed · 3,964 SORN
Head to head
| BYD SEAL | VOLVO V50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 51,814 | 25,980 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 51,684 | 22,016 |
| SORN (off-road) | 130 | 3,964 |
| Peak | 51,814 (2026 Q2) | 51,623 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 36,157 (+230.9%) yr/yr | ▼ 3,303 (-11.3%) yr/yr |
BYD SEAL vs VOLVO V50 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BYD SEAL or the VOLVO V50?
The VOLVO V50 is rarer: 25,980 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 51,814 of the BYD SEAL.
How many BYD SEAL are left compared to the VOLVO V50?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 51,814 BYD SEAL and 25,980 VOLVO V50 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.