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VOLVO 145 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 89 VOLVO 145s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 112 in 2014 Q3 — only 79% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 23 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. Tellingly, 48% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up. In all, the VOLVO 145 is rarer than 61% 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 89 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 61% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the 145
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 145 — questions & answers
How many VOLVO 145 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 89 VOLVO 145 were still registered in the UK — 46 licensed and on the road, plus 43 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLVO 145 rare?
The VOLVO 145 is genuinely rare, with only 89 left, making it rarer than 61% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLVO 145 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLVO 145 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most VOLVO 145 use?
Most VOLVO 145 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the VOLVO 145 peak?
The VOLVO 145 peaked at 112 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.