VOLVO · VOLVO 142 · Cars
VOLVO 142 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 16 VOLVO 142s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain 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 1 (6.7%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the VOLVO 142 is rarer than 76% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 16 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 76% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the 142
The Volvo 140 Series is a line of mid-size cars manufactured and marketed by Volvo from 1966 to 1974 in two- and four-door sedan (models 142 and 144 respectively) as well as five-door station wagon (model 145) body styles, with numerous intermediate facelifts. More than a million Volvo 140s were built in 8 years.
VOLVO 142 — questions & answers
How many VOLVO 142 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 16 VOLVO 142 were still registered in the UK — 13 licensed and on the road, plus 3 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLVO 142 rare?
The VOLVO 142 is genuinely rare, with only 16 left, making it rarer than 76% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLVO 142 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLVO 142 on UK roads rose by 1 (6.7%).
What fuel do most VOLVO 142 use?
Most VOLVO 142 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the VOLVO 142 peak?
The VOLVO 142 peaked at 16 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.