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VOLVO 132 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 21 VOLVO 132s 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. In all, the VOLVO 132 is rarer than 74% 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 21 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 74% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 132
The Volvo XC40 is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV (C-segment) manufactured by Volvo Cars. It was unveiled on 21 September 2017 as the smallest SUV model from Volvo, below the XC60. Orders started in September 2017, and manufacturing began in November 2017. Along with conventional petrol and diesel engines, a plug-in hybrid model was introduced in 2019, and a fully electric model was released in 2020. Both the plug-in hybrid and the electric versions were marketed as the XC40 Recharge. In 2024, Volvo renamed the battery electric XC40 to the Volvo EX40, aligning it with newer battery electric models...
VOLVO 132 — questions & answers
How many VOLVO 132 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 21 VOLVO 132 were still registered in the UK — 13 licensed and on the road, plus 8 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLVO 132 rare?
The VOLVO 132 is genuinely rare, with only 21 left, making it rarer than 74% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLVO 132 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLVO 132 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most VOLVO 132 use?
Most VOLVO 132 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the VOLVO 132 peak?
The VOLVO 132 peaked at 21 registered in 2024 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.