Volvo reports 27% UK sales surge
- 08/07/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Volvo Car UK has recorded a massive 27% increase in sales in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year, with 29,989 units sold.
Volvo’s strong results are in contrast to the wider automotive retail landscape, where the market as a whole has declined by three per cent year-on-year. Increasing its market share from 1.80 to 2.36%, Volvo has also consolidated its position as the UK’s fastest-growing premium car brand. In fact, Volvo is the third-fastest-growing car brand overall, behind only MG and Dacia.
The impressive UK figures contribute to a new record first-half total for Volvo’s global sales, which have climbed by 7.3% year-on-year, with 340,826 cars sold.
Kristian Elvefors, Volvo Car UK managing director, said, ‘Our sustained growth in the UK and globally sets the seal on the successful transformation of our brand. We are proud of what we have achieved in building a top-quality range of vehicles that people want to own and drive, but we are not complacent. We will develop our model range to ensure it continues to set new standards, while also introducing innovative ways for people to access and experience our products and services.’
