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VOLVO XC60 Common

As of 2026 Q2, 159,119 VOLVO XC60s 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 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 11,200 (7.6%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

VOLVO XC60 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Vauxford / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
159,119
156,357 licensed2,762 SORN
▲ 11,200 (+7.6%) yr/yr
Peak: 159,119 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 40k 80k 119k 159k 2014 Q32020 Q32026 Q2

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 159,119 on the road.

Rarer than 3% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 159,118 on the road today
Diesel 52%Hybrid 23%Plug-in hybrid 18%Petrol 7%

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 XC60

The Volvo XC60 is a compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars since 2008. The XC60 is part of Volvo's 60 Series of automobiles, along with the S60, S60 Cross Country, V60, and V60 Cross Country. The first generation model introduced a new style for the 60 Series models. Along with the rest of the line-up, the first-generation XC60 was refreshed in 2013. Similarly, the second-generation model, released in 2017, is the first in the series. The car was named Car of the Year Japan for 2017–2018.

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

VOLVO XC60 — questions & answers

How many VOLVO XC60 are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 159,119 VOLVO XC60 were still registered in the UK — 156,357 licensed and on the road, plus 2,762 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the VOLVO XC60 rare?

The VOLVO XC60 is common, with 159,119 still on the road, making it rarer than 3% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the VOLVO XC60 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of VOLVO XC60 on UK roads rose by 11,200 (7.6%).

What fuel do most VOLVO XC60 use?

Most VOLVO XC60 run on diesel — about 52% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid, plug-in hybrid, petrol.

When did the VOLVO XC60 peak?

The VOLVO XC60 peaked at 159,119 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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