HYUNDAI IX35 vs VOLVO S40
Both the HYUNDAI IX35 and the VOLVO S40 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 52,775 HYUNDAI IX35s versus 18,850 VOLVO S40s still on UK roads. That makes the VOLVO S40 the rarer of the two — there are about 2.8× as many HYUNDAI IX35s left. Both are falling year on year (HYUNDAI IX35 -3.8%, VOLVO S40 -11.8%).
Survivors over time
HYUNDAI IX35 VOLVO S40
HYUNDAI IX35
Common
52,775
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 2,091 (-3.8%) yr/yr
Peak 62,889 (2016 Q3)
50,552 licensed · 2,223 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
| HYUNDAI IX35 | VOLVO S40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 52,775 | 18,850 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 50,552 | 13,267 |
| SORN (off-road) | 2,223 | 5,583 |
| Peak | 62,889 (2016 Q3) | 62,601 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 2,091 (-3.8%) yr/yr | ▼ 2,523 (-11.8%) yr/yr |
HYUNDAI IX35 vs VOLVO S40 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the HYUNDAI IX35 or the VOLVO S40?
The VOLVO S40 is rarer: 18,850 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 52,775 of the HYUNDAI IX35.
How many HYUNDAI IX35 are left compared to the VOLVO S40?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 52,775 HYUNDAI IX35 and 18,850 VOLVO S40 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.