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VOLVO 145 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 92 VOLVO 145s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 112 in 2014 Q3 — only 82% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 20 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 8 (9.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 45% 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 145 is rarer than 60% 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 92 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 60% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the 145
The Volvo 140 Series is a line of mid-size cars manufactured and marketed by Volvo from 1966 to 1974 in two- and four-door sedan (models 142 and 144 respectively) as well as five-door station wagon (model 145) body styles, with numerous intermediate facelifts. More than a million Volvo 140s were built in 8 years.
VOLVO 145 — questions & answers
How many VOLVO 145 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 92 VOLVO 145 were still registered in the UK — 51 licensed and on the road, plus 41 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLVO 145 rare?
The VOLVO 145 is genuinely rare, with only 92 left, making it rarer than 60% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLVO 145 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLVO 145 on UK roads rose by 8 (9.5%).
What fuel do most VOLVO 145 use?
Most VOLVO 145 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the VOLVO 145 peak?
The VOLVO 145 peaked at 112 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.