MG 4 vs VOLVO V50
Both the MG 4 and the VOLVO V50 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 51,293 MG 4s versus 25,980 VOLVO V50s still on UK roads. That makes the VOLVO V50 the rarer of the two — there are about 2.0× as many MG 4s left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the MG 4 is rising (+18.9%) while the VOLVO V50 is falling (-11.3%).
Survivors over time
MG 4 VOLVO V50
MG 4
Common
51,293
left · 2026 Q2
▲ 8,150 (+18.9%) yr/yr
Peak 51,293 (2026 Q2)
51,072 licensed · 221 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
| MG 4 | VOLVO V50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 51,293 | 25,980 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 51,072 | 22,016 |
| SORN (off-road) | 221 | 3,964 |
| Peak | 51,293 (2026 Q2) | 51,623 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 8,150 (+18.9%) yr/yr | ▼ 3,303 (-11.3%) yr/yr |
MG 4 vs VOLVO V50 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the MG 4 or the VOLVO V50?
The VOLVO V50 is rarer: 25,980 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 51,293 of the MG 4.
How many MG 4 are left compared to the VOLVO V50?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 51,293 MG 4 and 25,980 VOLVO V50 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.