ROVER MINI vs VOLVO C30
Both the ROVER MINI and the VOLVO C30 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 29,832 ROVER MINIs versus 20,983 VOLVO C30s still on UK roads. That makes the VOLVO C30 the rarer of the two — there are about 1.4× as many ROVER MINIs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the ROVER MINI is rising (+1.1%) while the VOLVO C30 is falling (-7.5%).
Survivors over time
ROVER MINI VOLVO C30
ROVER MINI
Common
29,832
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 322 (+1.1%) yr/yr
Peak 30,092 (2021 Q4)
6,803 licensed · 23,029 SORN
Head to head
| ROVER MINI | VOLVO C30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 29,832 | 20,983 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 6,803 | 18,788 |
| SORN (off-road) | 23,029 | 2,195 |
| Peak | 30,092 (2021 Q4) | 30,409 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 322 (+1.1%) yr/yr | ▼ 1,690 (-7.5%) yr/yr |
ROVER MINI vs VOLVO C30 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the ROVER MINI or the VOLVO C30?
The VOLVO C30 is rarer: 20,983 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 29,832 of the ROVER MINI.
How many ROVER MINI are left compared to the VOLVO C30?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 29,832 ROVER MINI and 20,983 VOLVO C30 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.