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VOLVO 122 Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 308 VOLVO 122s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 3 (1.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (308 in the latest data).
Rarer than 48% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the 122
The Volvo Amazon is a mid-sized car that was manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars from 1956 to 1970. It was introduced in the United States as the 122S at the 1959 New York International Auto Show. The Amazon shares the wheelbase, tall posture and high H-point seating of its predecessor, the PV444/544, and was offered in two-door sedan, four-door sedan, and five-door wagon body styles — all noted for their ponton styling. In 1959 Volvo became the world's first manufacturer to provide front seat belts as standard equipment — by providing them on all Amazon models, including the export models...
VOLVO 122 — questions & answers
How many VOLVO 122 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 308 VOLVO 122 were still registered in the UK — 198 licensed and on the road, plus 110 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLVO 122 rare?
The VOLVO 122 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (308), making it rarer than 48% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLVO 122 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLVO 122 on UK roads rose by 3 (1.0%).
What fuel do most VOLVO 122 use?
Most VOLVO 122 run on petrol — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the VOLVO 122 peak?
The VOLVO 122 peaked at 308 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.