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VOLVO 240 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 3,078 VOLVO 240s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 4,110 in 2014 Q3 — only 75% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1,032 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 44 a year (1.4% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2074 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. Tellingly, 65% 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.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (3,078).
Rarer than 25% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 44 a year (1.4% of survivors). At that pace roughly 2,863 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2074.
About the 240
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...
VOLVO 240 — questions & answers
How many VOLVO 240 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 3,078 VOLVO 240 were still registered in the UK — 1,081 licensed and on the road, plus 1,997 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLVO 240 rare?
The VOLVO 240 is uncommon, with 3,078 still about, making it rarer than 25% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLVO 240 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLVO 240 on UK roads rose by 5 (0.2%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 2,863 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most VOLVO 240 use?
Most VOLVO 240 run on petrol — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the VOLVO 240 peak?
The VOLVO 240 peaked at 4,110 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.