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VOLVO EC40 Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 731 VOLVO EC40s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2024 Q2. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 388 (113.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (731 in the latest data).
Rarer than 38% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the EC40
The Volvo XC40 is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV (C-segment) manufactured by Volvo Cars. It was unveiled on 21 September 2017 as the smallest SUV model from Volvo, below the XC60. Orders started in September 2017, and manufacturing began in November 2017. Along with conventional petrol and diesel engines, a plug-in hybrid model was introduced in 2019, and a fully electric model was released in 2020. Both the plug-in hybrid and the electric versions were marketed as the XC40 Recharge. In 2024, Volvo renamed the battery electric XC40 to the Volvo EX40, aligning it with newer battery electric models...
VOLVO EC40 — questions & answers
How many VOLVO EC40 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 731 VOLVO EC40 were still registered in the UK — 715 licensed and on the road, plus 16 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLVO EC40 rare?
The VOLVO EC40 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (731), making it rarer than 38% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLVO EC40 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLVO EC40 on UK roads rose by 388 (113.1%).
What fuel do most VOLVO EC40 use?
Most VOLVO EC40 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the VOLVO EC40 peak?
The VOLVO EC40 peaked at 731 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q2.