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VOLVO 345 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 37 VOLVO 345s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 44 in 2015 Q2 — only 84% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 7 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the VOLVO 345 is rarer than 69% 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 37 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 69% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the 345
The Volvo 300 Series is a rear-wheel-drive small family car sold from 1976 through 1991, both as a hatchback and (from 1984) as a conventional notchback saloon. It was launched in the Netherlands shortly after Volvo acquired a significant stake in the passenger car division of DAF in 1973. The series consisted of the Volvo 340 (previously 343/345) and the later Volvo 360.
VOLVO 345 — questions & answers
How many VOLVO 345 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 37 VOLVO 345 were still registered in the UK — 13 licensed and on the road, plus 24 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLVO 345 rare?
The VOLVO 345 is genuinely rare, with only 37 left, making it rarer than 69% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLVO 345 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLVO 345 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most VOLVO 345 use?
Most VOLVO 345 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the VOLVO 345 peak?
The VOLVO 345 peaked at 44 registered in 2015 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.