Volvo sales up more than 40%

anotherv60 · Apr 7th, 2021, 19:55

Seems the pandemic hasn't had a negative impact on Volvo's figures. Volvo sold more cars globally this first quarter than ever before. In the UK Volvo reached both the largest number in a quarter but also the highest market share ever.

Volvo are up 15% on their previous best result (2019). Not bad considering they have production issues due to chip shortages.

XC40 is the 6th most popular car for sale in the UK.

https://www.smmt.co.uk/vehicle-data/car-registrations/

https://www.media.volvocars.com/glob...uarter-of-2021

DSK · Apr 8th, 2021, 10:00

Good news as I think they have made some good styling designs in recent years, whilst not things of beauty, they certainly look classy compared to the other offerings.

However, a few colleague with new V90s are left unimpressed due to small quality woes which, seems to be sadly accepted norm in this day and age.

Clan · Apr 8th, 2021, 11:40

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Originally Posted by anotherv60

Seems the pandemic hasn't had a negative impact on Volvo's figures. Volvo sold more cars globally this first quarter than ever before. In the UK Volvo reached both the largest number in a quarter but also the highest market share ever.

Volvo are up 15% on their previous best result (2019). Not bad considering they have production issues due to chip shortages.

XC40 is the 6th most popular car for sale in the UK.

https://www.smmt.co.uk/vehicle-data/car-registrations/

https://www.media.volvocars.com/glob...uarter-of-2021

Volvo sales have been up up up month by month for the last 6 years .
The XC40 is outselling the ford focus ...

anotherv60 · Apr 8th, 2021, 17:44

UK XC40 sales in Q1 2021 are within couple of hundred units of the entire Volvo range in Q1 2011. That is quite the turnaround.

As a former V90 owner I can say the quality on the 2018 model was very good, nothing to disappoint, hopefully they can maintain quality with increased sales.

T5R92011 · Apr 8th, 2021, 18:47

Someone parked their brand new S90 next to my old MK1 V70 in asda car park. Couldnt help but peer through their windows and gosh the interior looked nice.

Also, the thing about the current Volvo SUVs is that they DONT look generic like most of the cheaper brand crossovers. They have the same level of distinct identity as BMW, Merc and Audi from a visual perspective and I think people are starting to notice the brand now. Seen a few idiots driving them as well.

Im interested to see the NEXT incarnations of Volvo models as I suspect they will be looking very sharp.

Apr 7th, 2021, 19:55	#1
anotherv60 Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2024 19:49 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire	Volvo sales up more than 40% Seems the pandemic hasn't had a negative impact on Volvo's figures. Volvo sold more cars globally this first quarter than ever before. In the UK Volvo reached both the largest number in a quarter but also the highest market share ever. Volvo are up 15% on their previous best result (2019). Not bad considering they have production issues due to chip shortages. XC40 is the 6th most popular car for sale in the UK. https://www.smmt.co.uk/vehicle-data/car-registrations/ https://www.media.volvocars.com/glob...uarter-of-2021 __________________ MY20 XC40 T4 R-Design, Xenium, Intellisafe Pro, Winter, Tow bar, Thunder Grey Previous: MY18 V90, MY15 V60

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DSK C70 T5 Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 21:00 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlands	Good news as I think they have made some good styling designs in recent years, whilst not things of beauty, they certainly look classy compared to the other offerings. However, a few colleague with new V90s are left unimpressed due to small quality woes which, seems to be sadly accepted norm in this day and age. __________________ 2000 C70 T5 GT Coupe 1998 S70R / 1995 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo 2007 Mercedes CLS 320 CDI / 2011 Mercedes S350 Bluetec 2007 Suzuki GSXR-1000

Apr 8th, 2021, 17:44	#4
anotherv60 Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2024 19:49 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Derbyshire	UK XC40 sales in Q1 2021 are within couple of hundred units of the entire Volvo range in Q1 2011. That is quite the turnaround. As a former V90 owner I can say the quality on the 2018 model was very good, nothing to disappoint, hopefully they can maintain quality with increased sales. __________________ MY20 XC40 T4 R-Design, Xenium, Intellisafe Pro, Winter, Tow bar, Thunder Grey Previous: MY18 V90, MY15 V60

Apr 8th, 2021, 18:47	#5
T5R92011 FCW Auto Service Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 19:40 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Gloucester	Someone parked their brand new S90 next to my old MK1 V70 in asda car park. Couldnt help but peer through their windows and gosh the interior looked nice. Also, the thing about the current Volvo SUVs is that they DONT look generic like most of the cheaper brand crossovers. They have the same level of distinct identity as BMW, Merc and Audi from a visual perspective and I think people are starting to notice the brand now. Seen a few idiots driving them as well. Im interested to see the NEXT incarnations of Volvo models as I suspect they will be looking very sharp. __________________ FCW Auto Service (Gloucester) https://www.fcw-autoservice.com

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