HONDA HR-V vs VOLVO S40
Both the HONDA HR-V and the VOLVO S40 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 62,285 HONDA HR-Vs versus 18,850 VOLVO S40s still on UK roads. That makes the VOLVO S40 the rarer of the two — there are about 3.3× as many HONDA HR-Vs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the HONDA HR-V is rising (+9.2%) while the VOLVO S40 is falling (-11.8%).
Survivors over time
HONDA HR-V VOLVO S40
HONDA HR-V
Common
62,285
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 5,229 (+9.2%) yr/yr
Peak 62,285 (2026 Q1)
60,555 licensed · 1,730 SORN
VOLVO S40
Common
18,850
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 2,523 (-11.8%) yr/yr
Peak 62,601 (2014 Q3)
13,267 licensed · 5,583 SORN
Head to head
| HONDA HR-V | VOLVO S40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 62,285 | 18,850 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 60,555 | 13,267 |
| SORN (off-road) | 1,730 | 5,583 |
| Peak | 62,285 (2026 Q1) | 62,601 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 5,229 (+9.2%) yr/yr | ▼ 2,523 (-11.8%) yr/yr |
HONDA HR-V vs VOLVO S40 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the HONDA HR-V or the VOLVO S40?
The VOLVO S40 is rarer: 18,850 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 62,285 of the HONDA HR-V.
How many HONDA HR-V are left compared to the VOLVO S40?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 62,285 HONDA HR-V and 18,850 VOLVO S40 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.