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VOLVO EX40 Uncommon

As of 2026 Q2, 6,745 VOLVO EX40s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon 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 3,874 (134.9%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

VOLVO EX40 car — UK survivor photo
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Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
6,745
6,719 licensed26 SORN
▲ 3,874 (+134.9%) yr/yr
Peak: 6,745 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2024 Q2

Survivors over time

0 1,686 3,373 5,059 6,745 2024 Q22025 Q22026 Q2

How rare is it?

Uncommon — a few thousand still about (6,745).

Rarer than 19% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the EX40

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...

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

VOLVO EX40 — questions & answers

How many VOLVO EX40 are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 6,745 VOLVO EX40 were still registered in the UK — 6,719 licensed and on the road, plus 26 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the VOLVO EX40 rare?

The VOLVO EX40 is uncommon, with 6,745 still about, making it rarer than 19% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the VOLVO EX40 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of VOLVO EX40 on UK roads rose by 3,874 (134.9%).

What fuel do most VOLVO EX40 use?

Most VOLVO EX40 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.

When did the VOLVO EX40 peak?

The VOLVO EX40 peaked at 6,745 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q2.

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