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VOLVO 245 Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 229 VOLVO 245s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 236 in 2017 Q2 — only 97% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 7 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 6 (2.7%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 66% 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 245 is rarer than 51% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (229 in the latest data).
Rarer than 51% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the 245
Volvo Car AB (Swedish: [ˈvɔlːvʊ kɑːr oːˈbeː]), trading as Volvo Cars (Swedish: Volvo personvagnar, pronounced [ˈvɔlːvʊ pæˈʂuːnˌvɑŋːnar]; styled VOLVO in the company's logo), is a Swedish multinational manufacturer of luxury vehicles. Volvo is headquartered in Torslanda, Gothenburg. The company manufactures SUVs, station wagons, and sedans. The company's main marketing revolves around safety and its Swedish heritage and design. Volvo Cars has been separate from its former parent conglomerate and producer of heavy trucks, buses, and construction equipment (among others) AB Volvo since 1999 when AB...
VOLVO 245 — questions & answers
How many VOLVO 245 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 229 VOLVO 245 were still registered in the UK — 79 licensed and on the road, plus 150 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLVO 245 rare?
The VOLVO 245 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (229), making it rarer than 51% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLVO 245 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLVO 245 on UK roads rose by 6 (2.7%).
What fuel do most VOLVO 245 use?
Most VOLVO 245 run on petrol — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the VOLVO 245 peak?
The VOLVO 245 peaked at 236 registered in 2017 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.