MITSUBISHI COLT vs VOLVO V50
Both the MITSUBISHI COLT and the VOLVO V50 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 20,531 MITSUBISHI COLTs versus 25,980 VOLVO V50s still on UK roads. That makes the MITSUBISHI COLT the rarer of the two — there are about 1.3× as many VOLVO V50s left. Both are falling year on year (MITSUBISHI COLT -11.7%, VOLVO V50 -11.3%).
Survivors over time
MITSUBISHI COLT VOLVO V50
MITSUBISHI COLT
Common
20,531
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 2,722 (-11.7%) yr/yr
Peak 52,095 (2014 Q3)
16,387 licensed · 4,144 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
| MITSUBISHI COLT | VOLVO V50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 20,531 | 25,980 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 16,387 | 22,016 |
| SORN (off-road) | 4,144 | 3,964 |
| Peak | 52,095 (2014 Q3) | 51,623 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 2,722 (-11.7%) yr/yr | ▼ 3,303 (-11.3%) yr/yr |
MITSUBISHI COLT vs VOLVO V50 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the MITSUBISHI COLT or the VOLVO V50?
The MITSUBISHI COLT is rarer: 20,531 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 25,980 of the VOLVO V50.
How many MITSUBISHI COLT are left compared to the VOLVO V50?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 20,531 MITSUBISHI COLT and 25,980 VOLVO V50 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.