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VOLVO 244 Rare

VOLVO 244 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: OSX / Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
315
130 licensed185 SORN
▼ 1 (-0.3%) yr/yr
Peak: 338 in 2014 Q3 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 85 169 254 338 2014 Q32020 Q22025 Q4

How rare is it?

Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (315 in the latest data).

Rarer than 47% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 315 on the road today
Petrol 100%Gas (LPG) 0%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.

About the 244

The Volvo 200 Series (designated internally as the 240 and 260 models) was a range of mid-size cars manufactured by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars from 1974 to 1993. Designed by Jan Wilsgaard, the series was developed from the Volvo 140 Series and incorporated safety innovations from Volvo's VESC experimental safety vehicle program. The 200 Series was produced in sedan, station wagon, and limited convertible body styles. Over 2.8 million units were manufactured during its 19-year production run, making it one of Volvo's most successful model lines. The series established Volvo's reputation for safety...

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

VOLVO 244 — questions & answers

How many VOLVO 244 are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 315 VOLVO 244 were still registered in the UK — 130 licensed and on the road, plus 185 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the VOLVO 244 rare?

The VOLVO 244 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (315), making it rarer than 47% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Is the VOLVO 244 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of VOLVO 244 on UK roads fell by 1 (0.3%).

What fuel do most VOLVO 244 use?

Most VOLVO 244 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across gas (lpg).

When did the VOLVO 244 peak?

The VOLVO 244 peaked at 338 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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