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VOLVO C40 Uncommon
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (7,063).
Rarer than 18% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the C40
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 C40 — questions & answers
How many VOLVO C40 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 7,063 VOLVO C40 were still registered in the UK — 6,907 licensed and on the road, plus 156 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLVO C40 rare?
The VOLVO C40 is uncommon, with 7,063 still about, making it rarer than 18% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLVO C40 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLVO C40 on UK roads fell by 51 (0.7%).
What fuel do most VOLVO C40 use?
Most VOLVO C40 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the VOLVO C40 peak?
The VOLVO C40 peaked at 7,114 registered in 2024 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2021 Q4.