SMART FORTWO vs VOLVO S40
Both the SMART FORTWO and the VOLVO S40 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 57,442 SMART FORTWOs versus 18,269 VOLVO S40s still on UK roads. That makes the VOLVO S40 the rarer of the two — there are about 3.1× as many SMART FORTWOs left. Both are falling year on year (SMART FORTWO -2.1%, VOLVO S40 -11.8%).
Survivors over time
SMART FORTWO VOLVO S40
SMART FORTWO
Common
57,442
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 1,212 (-2.1%) yr/yr
Peak 61,348 (2019 Q3)
52,508 licensed · 4,934 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
| SMART FORTWO | VOLVO S40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 57,442 | 18,269 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 52,508 | 12,681 |
| SORN (off-road) | 4,934 | 5,588 |
| Peak | 61,348 (2019 Q3) | 62,601 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 1,212 (-2.1%) yr/yr | ▼ 2,451 (-11.8%) yr/yr |
SMART FORTWO vs VOLVO S40 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the SMART FORTWO or the VOLVO S40?
The VOLVO S40 is rarer: 18,269 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 57,442 of the SMART FORTWO.
How many SMART FORTWO are left compared to the VOLVO S40?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 57,442 SMART FORTWO and 18,269 VOLVO S40 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.