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 Q1 there are 61,961 NISSAN LEAFs versus 18,850 VOLVO S40s still on UK roads. That makes the VOLVO S40 the rarer of the two — there are about 3.3× as many NISSAN LEAFs left. Both are falling year on year (NISSAN LEAF -1.7%, VOLVO S40 -11.8%).
Survivors over time
NISSAN LEAF VOLVO S40
NISSAN LEAF
Common
61,961
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 1,103 (-1.7%) yr/yr
Peak 63,490 (2024 Q4)
59,943 licensed · 2,018 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
| NISSAN LEAF | VOLVO S40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 61,961 | 18,850 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 59,943 | 13,267 |
| SORN (off-road) | 2,018 | 5,583 |
| Peak | 63,490 (2024 Q4) | 62,601 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 1,103 (-1.7%) yr/yr | ▼ 2,523 (-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: 18,850 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 61,961 of the NISSAN LEAF.
How many NISSAN LEAF are left compared to the VOLVO S40?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 61,961 NISSAN LEAF and 18,850 VOLVO S40 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.