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VOLVO V40 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 98,713 VOLVO V40s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 111,150 in 2019 Q3 — only 89% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 12,437 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 1,553 a year (1.6% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2070 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 98,713 on the road.
Rarer than 4% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 1,553 a year (1.6% of survivors). At that pace roughly 91,187 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2070.
About the V40
The Volvo S40 is a series of subcompact executive cars marketed and produced by the Swedish manufacturer Volvo Cars from 1995 to 2012, offered as a more mainstream alternative to the compact executive Volvo 850 and later the Volvo S60 to compete in a lower pricing bracket. The S40 was more or less positioned against premium-leaning small family cars like the Volkswagen Jetta, as well as some mass-market large family cars. The first generation (1995–2004) was introduced in 1995 with the S40 (S from saloon) and V40 (V from versatility, estate) cars. The second generation was released in 2003, and...
VOLVO V40 — questions & answers
How many VOLVO V40 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 98,713 VOLVO V40 were still registered in the UK — 94,065 licensed and on the road, plus 4,648 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLVO V40 rare?
The VOLVO V40 is common, with 98,713 still on the road, making it rarer than 4% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLVO V40 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLVO V40 on UK roads fell by 1,540 (1.5%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 91,187 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most VOLVO V40 use?
Most VOLVO V40 run on diesel — about 63% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, hybrid.
When did the VOLVO V40 peak?
The VOLVO V40 peaked at 111,150 registered in 2019 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.