Car statistics
How many Volvo S70s 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.
There were 312 Volvo S70s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 477 declared off the road (SORN). That is 95.7% fewer than the peak of 7,217 in 2001.
Numbers peaked in 2001 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 2,963 |
| 1998 | 5,465 |
| 1999 | 6,931 |
| 2000 | 7,194 |
| 2001 | 7,217 |
| 2002 | 7,206 |
| 2003 | 7,092 |
| 2004 | 7,017 |
| 2005 | 6,867 |
| 2006 | 6,559 |
| 2007 | 6,219 |
| 2008 | 5,756 |
| 2009 | 5,198 |
| 2010 | 4,561 |
| 2011 | 3,775 |
| 2012 | 3,079 |
| 2013 | 2,494 |
| 2014 | 2,071 |
| 2015 | 1,697 |
| 2016 | 1,366 |
| 2017 | 1,123 |
| 2018 | 948 |
| 2019 | 773 |
| 2020 | 660 |
| 2021 | 574 |
| 2022 | 500 |
| 2023 | 412 |
| 2024 | 356 |
| 2025 | 334 |
| 2026 | 312 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
There were not enough MOT tests of Volvo S70s in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.
Registrations of Volvo S70s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 138 in 2002. In 2025, 1 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 97 |
| ’02 | 138 |
| ’03 | 14 |
| ’04 | 15 |
| ’05 | 9 |
| ’06 | 1 |
| ’07 | 3 |
| ’08 | 3 |
| ’09 | 2 |
| ’10 | 5 |
| ’11 | 6 |
| ’12 | 3 |
| ’13 | 3 |
| ’14 | 1 |
| ’15 | 5 |
| ’16 | 0 |
| ’17 | 2 |
| ’18 | 0 |
| ’19 | 0 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 1 |
| ’22 | 2 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 1 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 343 Volvo S70s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 71.1% have an engine of 2,401cc to 2,500cc, and 17.5% have an engine of 2,301cc to 2,400cc. The share with an engine of 2,301cc to 2,400cc has grown from 11.4% in 2014 to 17.5%. Diesels made up 7.9% of those licensed in 2014 and 4.4% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 2,401cc to 2,500cc 244 licensed | 71.1% |
| 2,301cc to 2,400cc 60 licensed | 17.5% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 29 licensed | 8.5% |
| Other sizes 10 licensed | 2.9% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,401–2,500cc | Petrol | 225 | 65.6% |
| 2,301–2,400cc | Petrol | 59 | 17.2% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 29 | 8.5% |
| 2,401–2,500cc | Diesel | 15 | 4.4% |
| 2,501–2,600cc | Petrol | 5 | 1.5% |
| 2,401–2,500cc | Other | 4 | 1.2% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 2,401–2,500cc | 2,301–2,400cc | 1,901–2,000cc |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 73.9% | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| 2015 | 74.2% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 2016 | 74.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2017 | 73.8% | 12.2% | 11.7% |
| 2018 | 74.6% | 12.4% | 10.9% |
| 2019 | 73.2% | 13.3% | 11.4% |
| 2020 | 72.7% | 14.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | 71.9% | 15.5% | 10.0% |
| 2022 | 72.9% | 14.6% | 9.4% |
| 2023 | 72.0% | 16.1% | 9.2% |
| 2024 | 70.8% | 18.3% | 7.6% |
| 2025 | 71.1% | 17.5% | 8.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 91.2% | 7.9% | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 91.5% | 7.6% | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 91.7% | 7.2% | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 92.2% | 6.7% | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 91.7% | 6.8% | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 92.4% | 6.2% | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 92.0% | 6.3% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 92.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 93.2% | 5.8% | 1.0% |
| 2023 | 94.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% |
| 2024 | 93.7% | 4.9% | 1.4% |
| 2025 | 94.2% | 4.4% | 1.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
DVSA lists 3 safety recalls for the Volvo S70 since 1992, the first in 1999. The most recent was launched on 10 January 2003.
All 3 Volvo S70 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Volvo S70. 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 S70 | 312 | −10.1% | 477 | 920 | Petrol |
| 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 | 789 S70 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
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