Volvo XC90 AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $174
- High
- $574
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volvo XC90 AC compressor?
Asking prices from 280 salvage yards in 41 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Part overview
About the Volvo XC90 AC compressor
What the AC compressor does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used AC compressor price guide →
Also known asA/C CompressorAir Conditioning Compressor
Price summary
A used Volvo XC90 AC compressor costs $45 to $574, with a median asking price of $160. Based on 1,357 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (11 model years), updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$173
Grade B (good)$153
Grade C (fair)$175
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$5741,019 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$451238 listings
Grade CVisible wear$65–$1757 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$35093 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$574 | 1,019 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$451 | 238 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $65–$175 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$350 | 93 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$173
Grade B$153
Grade C$175
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$574 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volvo XC90 AC compressor is listed
We found priced Volvo XC90 AC compressor listings at 280 salvage yards across 41 states. California supplies the most, with 126 listings (9% of the total) from 27 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $113, while Kentucky yards ask $243, 115% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 126 | 27 | $113-29% |
| Michigan | 120 | 18 | $208+30% |
| Pennsylvania | 116 | 5 | $125-22% |
| Texas | 96 | 20 | $122-24% |
| Florida | 83 | 24 | $150-6% |
| Illinois | 72 | 18 | $174+9% |
| Kentucky | 60 | 5 | $243+52% |
| Indiana | 56 | 11 | $233+46% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $160 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volvo XC90 AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $160
- Volvo XC90 median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $445–$1,060
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for AC compressor replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full AC compressor replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Volvo XC90 AC compressor cost by year?
202514 listings$250$250 – $462202437 listingsFits 2 years$264$240 – $462202335 listingsFits 2 years$270$240 – $4622022250 listingsFits 8 years$163$45 – $4512021250 listingsFits 8 years$170$45 – $4512020248 listingsFits 8 years$143$60 – $3802019250 listingsFits 8 years$172$45 – $4512018149 listingsFits 8 years$138$65 – $5742017150 listingsFits 8 years$135$60 – $3802016100 listingsFits 7 years$150$75 – $451
Market analysis
How much does a used Volvo XC90 AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used Volvo XC90 AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $135, while 2023 tops the table at $270. Parts from 2015–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volvo XC90 sits 7% above the Ford F150 ($150), 19% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 36% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($250) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used AC compressor: what to check
- Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
- Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
- Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
- Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Volvo XC90 parts are priced?
01wide ±180%
Transmission Control Module
$147median
$36$565
02wide ±171%
Wheels
$284median
$55$1,025
03wide ±240%
Air Bag
$156median
$50$800
04wide ±188%
Axle Shaft
$142median
$40$574
05wide ±236%
Car Radio
$182median
$40$900
06wide ±240%
Grille
$200median
$34$993
07wide ±93%
Front Seat
$216median
$100$500
08wide ±201%
Transmission
$945median
$209$4,000
09wide ±97%
Side Mirror
$345median
$139$805
10wide ±87%
Door Assembly
$950median
$350$2,000
11wide ±205%
Turbocharger
$415median
$100$1,800
12wide ±197%
Brake Caliper
$109median
$20$450
Price comparisons
Compare Volvo XC90 AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsVolvoXC90
F150$150
XC90$160
$10 diff4,280 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsVolvoXC90
Class$198
XC90$160
$38 diff3,647 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsVolvoXC90
Class$250
XC90$160
$90 diff3,643 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsVolvoXC90
Elantra$143
XC90$160
$17 diff3,525 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsVolvoXC90
1500$130
XC90$160
$30 diff3,474 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsVolvoXC90
Explorer$143
XC90$160
$17 diff3,415 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±195%
BMW X5
$198median
$50$822
Chevywide ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±90%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$65$360
Chevywide ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
Chevywide ±138%
Chevy Traverse
$125median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Fordwide ±133%
Ford Edge
$132median
$40$390
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Common questions
Volvo XC90 AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a Volvo XC90?
The median asking price is $160 across 1,357 priced listings from 280 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $173. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $135.
How much does it cost to replace a Volvo XC90 AC compressor?
Using a used part, a Volvo XC90 AC compressor replacement typically runs $445–$1,060 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $160, and independent-shop labor for AC compressor replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Volvo XC90 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volvo XC90 AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volvo XC90 AC compressor fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.