JAGUAR XJ SERIES vs VOLVO V50
Both the JAGUAR XJ SERIES and the VOLVO V50 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 42,734 JAGUAR XJ SERIESs versus 25,980 VOLVO V50s still on UK roads. That makes the VOLVO V50 the rarer of the two — there are about 1.6× as many JAGUAR XJ SERIESs left. Both are falling year on year (JAGUAR XJ SERIES -1.5%, VOLVO V50 -11.3%).
Survivors over time
JAGUAR XJ SERIES VOLVO V50
JAGUAR XJ SERIES
Common
42,734
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 664 (-1.5%) yr/yr
Peak 51,567 (2014 Q3)
23,074 licensed · 19,660 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
| JAGUAR XJ SERIES | VOLVO V50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 42,734 | 25,980 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 23,074 | 22,016 |
| SORN (off-road) | 19,660 | 3,964 |
| Peak | 51,567 (2014 Q3) | 51,623 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 664 (-1.5%) yr/yr | ▼ 3,303 (-11.3%) yr/yr |
JAGUAR XJ SERIES vs VOLVO V50 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the JAGUAR XJ SERIES or the VOLVO V50?
The VOLVO V50 is rarer: 25,980 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 42,734 of the JAGUAR XJ SERIES.
How many JAGUAR XJ SERIES are left compared to the VOLVO V50?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 42,734 JAGUAR XJ SERIES and 25,980 VOLVO V50 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.