MERCEDES CLK CLASS · VOLVO S40
MERCEDES CLK CLASS vs VOLVO S40
Both the MERCEDES CLK CLASS and the VOLVO S40 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 30,866 MERCEDES CLK CLASSs versus 18,850 VOLVO S40s still on UK roads. That makes the VOLVO S40 the rarer of the two — there are about 1.6× as many MERCEDES CLK CLASSs left. Both are falling year on year (MERCEDES CLK CLASS -7.9%, VOLVO S40 -11.8%).
Survivors over time
MERCEDES CLK CLASS VOLVO S40
MERCEDES CLK CLASS
Common
30,866
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 2,636 (-7.9%) yr/yr
Peak 64,291 (2014 Q3)
19,033 licensed · 11,833 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
| MERCEDES CLK CLASS | VOLVO S40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 30,866 | 18,850 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 19,033 | 13,267 |
| SORN (off-road) | 11,833 | 5,583 |
| Peak | 64,291 (2014 Q3) | 62,601 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 2,636 (-7.9%) yr/yr | ▼ 2,523 (-11.8%) yr/yr |
MERCEDES CLK CLASS vs VOLVO S40 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the MERCEDES CLK CLASS or the VOLVO S40?
The VOLVO S40 is rarer: 18,850 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 30,866 of the MERCEDES CLK CLASS.
How many MERCEDES CLK CLASS are left compared to the VOLVO S40?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 30,866 MERCEDES CLK CLASS and 18,850 VOLVO S40 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.