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VOLVO XC40 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 179,946 VOLVO XC40s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2017 Q4. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 29,947 (20.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 179,946 on the road.
Rarer than 2% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the XC40
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 XC40 — questions & answers
How many VOLVO XC40 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 179,946 VOLVO XC40 were still registered in the UK — 178,817 licensed and on the road, plus 1,129 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLVO XC40 rare?
The VOLVO XC40 is common, with 179,946 still on the road, making it rarer than 2% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLVO XC40 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLVO XC40 on UK roads rose by 29,947 (20.0%).
What fuel do most VOLVO XC40 use?
Most VOLVO XC40 run on hybrid — about 53% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, plug-in hybrid, electric, diesel.
When did the VOLVO XC40 peak?
The VOLVO XC40 peaked at 179,946 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2017 Q4.