NISSAN LEAF vs VOLVO S40
Both the NISSAN LEAF and the VOLVO S40 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 62,282 NISSAN LEAFs versus 18,269 VOLVO S40s still on UK roads. That makes the VOLVO S40 the rarer of the two — there are about 3.4× as many NISSAN LEAFs left. Both are falling year on year (NISSAN LEAF -0.9%, VOLVO S40 -11.8%).
Survivors over time
NISSAN LEAF VOLVO S40
NISSAN LEAF
Common
62,282
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 566 (-0.9%) yr/yr
Peak 63,490 (2024 Q4)
60,320 licensed · 1,962 SORN
VOLVO S40
Common
18,269
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 2,451 (-11.8%) yr/yr
Peak 62,601 (2014 Q3)
12,681 licensed · 5,588 SORN
Head to head
| NISSAN LEAF | VOLVO S40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 62,282 | 18,269 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 60,320 | 12,681 |
| SORN (off-road) | 1,962 | 5,588 |
| Peak | 63,490 (2024 Q4) | 62,601 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 566 (-0.9%) yr/yr | ▼ 2,451 (-11.8%) yr/yr |
NISSAN LEAF vs VOLVO S40 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the NISSAN LEAF or the VOLVO S40?
The VOLVO S40 is rarer: 18,269 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 62,282 of the NISSAN LEAF.
How many NISSAN LEAF are left compared to the VOLVO S40?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 62,282 NISSAN LEAF and 18,269 VOLVO S40 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.