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VOLVO 123 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 85 VOLVO 123s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 89 in 2022 Q2 — only 96% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 4 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 123 is rarer than 61% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 85 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 61% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the 123
The Volvo S40 is a series of subcompact executive cars marketed and produced by the Swedish manufacturer Volvo Cars from 1995 to 2012, offered as a more mainstream alternative to the compact executive Volvo 850 and later the Volvo S60 to compete in a lower pricing bracket. The S40 was more or less positioned against premium-leaning small family cars like the Volkswagen Jetta, as well as some mass-market large family cars. The first generation (1995–2004) was introduced in 1995 with the S40 (S from saloon) and V40 (V from versatility, estate) cars. The second generation was released in 2003, and...
VOLVO 123 — questions & answers
How many VOLVO 123 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 85 VOLVO 123 were still registered in the UK — 59 licensed and on the road, plus 26 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLVO 123 rare?
The VOLVO 123 is genuinely rare, with only 85 left, making it rarer than 61% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLVO 123 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLVO 123 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most VOLVO 123 use?
Most VOLVO 123 run on petrol — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the VOLVO 123 peak?
The VOLVO 123 peaked at 89 registered in 2022 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.