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VOLVO 345 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 38 VOLVO 345s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 44 in 2015 Q2 — only 86% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 6 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 2 (5.6%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the VOLVO 345 is rarer than 68% 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 38 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 68% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 345
The Volvo 300 Series is a rear-wheel-drive small family car sold from 1976 through 1991, both as a hatchback and (from 1984) as a conventional notchback saloon. It was launched in the Netherlands shortly after Volvo acquired a significant stake in the passenger car division of DAF in 1973. The series consisted of the Volvo 340 (previously 343/345) and the later Volvo 360.
VOLVO 345 — questions & answers
How many VOLVO 345 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 38 VOLVO 345 were still registered in the UK — 14 licensed and on the road, plus 24 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the VOLVO 345 rare?
The VOLVO 345 is genuinely rare, with only 38 left, making it rarer than 68% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the VOLVO 345 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of VOLVO 345 on UK roads rose by 2 (5.6%).
What fuel do most VOLVO 345 use?
Most VOLVO 345 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the VOLVO 345 peak?
The VOLVO 345 peaked at 44 registered in 2015 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.