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VOLVO 264 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 36 VOLVO 264s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 38 in 2014 Q3 — only 95% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1 (2.9%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the VOLVO 264 is rarer than 69% 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 36 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 69% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 264
The Volvo 200 Series (designated internally as the 240 and 260 models) was a range of mid-size cars manufactured by Swedish automaker Volvo Cars from 1974 to 1993. Designed by Jan Wilsgaard, the series was developed from the Volvo 140 Series and incorporated safety innovations from Volvo's VESC experimental safety vehicle program. The 200 Series was produced in sedan, station wagon, and limited convertible body styles. Over 2.8 million units were manufactured during its 19-year production run, making it one of Volvo's most successful model lines. The series established Volvo's reputation for safety...
VOLVO 264 — questions & answers
How many VOLVO 264 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 36 VOLVO 264 were still registered in the UK — 17 licensed and on the road, plus 19 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLVO 264 rare?
The VOLVO 264 is genuinely rare, with only 36 left, making it rarer than 69% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLVO 264 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLVO 264 on UK roads rose by 1 (2.9%).
What fuel do most VOLVO 264 use?
Most VOLVO 264 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the VOLVO 264 peak?
The VOLVO 264 peaked at 38 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.