Car statistics
How many Volvo C40s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 1,973 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 6,806 Volvo C40s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 129 declared off the road (SORN). That is 1.6% fewer than the peak of 6,920 in 2024.
The highest year-end count was 6,920 in 2024.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 1,897 |
| 2023 | 5,049 |
| 2024 | 6,920 |
| 2025 | 6,768 |
| 2026 | 6,806 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 89.9% of Volvo C40 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Volvo C40s tested pass 89.3% of the time, so the Volvo C40 does about as well as average for its age.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Volvo C40 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 89.7% | 89.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Volvo C40 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords”, on 28.6% of 199 failed tests. 30.3% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 28.6% |
| Tyres: bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyres | 21.6% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 17.1% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 6.5% |
| Tyres: of different sizes are fitted on the same axle Tyres | 5.5% |
| Tyres: tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyres | 5.0% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 5.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 16.5% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 5.8% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 3.6% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 3.4% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 3.2% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged Tyres | 2.5% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 2.2% |
| Items removed from driver's view prior to test Non-component advisories | 0.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The 2022 Volvo C40 has its own page, with its MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,913 | 1,814 | 89.6% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Registrations of Volvo C40s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 3,276 in 2023. In 2025, 30 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 0 |
| ’17 | 0 |
| ’18 | 0 |
| ’19 | 0 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 29 |
| ’22 | 1,908 |
| ’23 | 3,276 |
| ’24 | 1,895 |
| ’25 | 30 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Volvo C40 from 2022, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2022 to 2026), its electric versions have an official range of 272 to 342 miles.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Range, miles | Miles per kWh | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | – | 0 | 272–342 | 3.0–4.0 | 2022–2026 | – | 11 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 2 safety recalls for the Volvo C40 since 1992, the first in 2023. The most recent was launched on 23 June 2025.
The other recall
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Volvo C40. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo C40 | 6,806 | −1.4% | 129 | 390 | Electric |
| Volvo XC40 | 174,993 | +19.6% | 1,060 | 46 | Hybrid |
| Volvo XC60 | 149,383 | +7.1% | 2,413 | 59 | Diesel |
| Volvo XC90 | 91,505 | +3.8% | 6,477 | 104 | Diesel |
| Volvo V40 | 91,276 | −2.0% | 4,457 | 105 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 6,935 C40 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 1,973 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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