VOLVO · VOLVO 262 · Cars
VOLVO 262 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 61 VOLVO 262s 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. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. 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 262 is rarer than 65% 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 61 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 65% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the 262
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 262 — questions & answers
How many VOLVO 262 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 61 VOLVO 262 were still registered in the UK — 21 licensed and on the road, plus 40 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLVO 262 rare?
The VOLVO 262 is genuinely rare, with only 61 left, making it rarer than 65% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLVO 262 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLVO 262 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most VOLVO 262 use?
Most VOLVO 262 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the VOLVO 262 peak?
The VOLVO 262 peaked at 61 registered in 2024 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.