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VOLVO 133 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 62 VOLVO 133s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 66 in 2021 Q2 — only 94% 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 133 is rarer than 64% 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 62 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 64% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the 133
The Volvo 900 Series is a range of executive cars produced by the Swedish manufacturer Volvo Cars from 1990 to 1998. The 900 Series was introduced in 1990 to replace the 700 Series from which it derived. Prior to the end of its production, the 960 was renamed as the Volvo S90 (saloon) and Volvo V90 (estate), and the 940 was renamed 940 Classic, becoming the last rear-wheel-drive cars from Volvo, until the 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric. Visible differences between the 700 and the 900 Series included redesigned rear styling of the saloon models (late 700 estates and early 900 estates are...
VOLVO 133 — questions & answers
How many VOLVO 133 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 62 VOLVO 133 were still registered in the UK — 41 licensed and on the road, plus 21 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLVO 133 rare?
The VOLVO 133 is genuinely rare, with only 62 left, making it rarer than 64% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLVO 133 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLVO 133 on UK roads fell by 3 (4.6%).
What fuel do most VOLVO 133 use?
Most VOLVO 133 run on petrol — about 98% of those still registered, with the rest split across gas (lpg).
When did the VOLVO 133 peak?
The VOLVO 133 peaked at 66 registered in 2021 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.