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 Q1 there are 42,896 JAGUAR XJ SERIESs versus 26,860 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 -1.8%, VOLVO V50 -11.0%).
Survivors over time
JAGUAR XJ SERIES VOLVO V50
JAGUAR XJ SERIES
Common
42,896
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 766 (-1.8%) yr/yr
Peak 51,567 (2014 Q3)
22,303 licensed · 20,593 SORN
VOLVO V50
Common
26,860
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 3,323 (-11.0%) yr/yr
Peak 51,623 (2014 Q3)
22,937 licensed · 3,923 SORN
Head to head
| JAGUAR XJ SERIES | VOLVO V50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 42,896 | 26,860 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 22,303 | 22,937 |
| SORN (off-road) | 20,593 | 3,923 |
| Peak | 51,567 (2014 Q3) | 51,623 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 766 (-1.8%) yr/yr | ▼ 3,323 (-11.0%) 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: 26,860 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 42,896 of the JAGUAR XJ SERIES.
How many JAGUAR XJ SERIES are left compared to the VOLVO V50?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 42,896 JAGUAR XJ SERIES and 26,860 VOLVO V50 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.