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VOLVO 244 Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 319 VOLVO 244s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 338 in 2014 Q3 — only 94% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 19 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 3 (0.9%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 58% 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?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (319 in the latest data).
Rarer than 48% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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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...
VOLVO 244 — questions & answers
How many VOLVO 244 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 319 VOLVO 244 were still registered in the UK — 133 licensed and on the road, plus 186 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 (319), making it rarer than 48% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLVO 244 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLVO 244 on UK roads rose by 3 (0.9%).
What fuel do most VOLVO 244 use?
Most VOLVO 244 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
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.