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 Q2 there are 51,960 HYUNDAI IX35s versus 18,269 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 -4.3%, VOLVO S40 -11.8%).
Survivors over time
HYUNDAI IX35 VOLVO S40
HYUNDAI IX35
Common
51,960
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 2,346 (-4.3%) yr/yr
Peak 62,889 (2016 Q3)
49,628 licensed · 2,332 SORN
VOLVO S40
Common
18,269
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 2,451 (-11.8%) yr/yr
Peak 62,601 (2014 Q3)
12,681 licensed · 5,588 SORN
Head to head
| HYUNDAI IX35 | VOLVO S40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 51,960 | 18,269 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 49,628 | 12,681 |
| SORN (off-road) | 2,332 | 5,588 |
| Peak | 62,889 (2016 Q3) | 62,601 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 2,346 (-4.3%) yr/yr | ▼ 2,451 (-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: 18,269 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 51,960 of the HYUNDAI IX35.
How many HYUNDAI IX35 are left compared to the VOLVO S40?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 51,960 HYUNDAI IX35 and 18,269 VOLVO S40 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.