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VOLVO 265 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 35 VOLVO 265s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 37 in 2015 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 265 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 35 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 69% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the 265
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 265 — questions & answers
How many VOLVO 265 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 35 VOLVO 265 were still registered in the UK — 11 licensed and on the road, plus 24 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLVO 265 rare?
The VOLVO 265 is genuinely rare, with only 35 left, making it rarer than 69% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLVO 265 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLVO 265 on UK roads rose by 1 (2.9%).
What fuel do most VOLVO 265 use?
Most VOLVO 265 run on petrol — about 97% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the VOLVO 265 peak?
The VOLVO 265 peaked at 37 registered in 2015 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.