Volvo XC90 drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $115
- Average
- $342
- High
- $670
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volvo XC90 drive shaft?
Asking prices from 123 salvage yards in 30 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
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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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Volvo XC90 drive shaft
What the drive shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used drive shaft price guide →
Also known asDriveshaftPropeller ShaftProp Shaft
Price summary
A used Volvo XC90 drive shaft costs $115 to $670, with a median asking price of $300. Based on 445 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2025 (10 model years), updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$375
Grade B (good)$258
Grade C (fair)$300
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$115–$670239 listings
Grade BStandard used$121–$645199 listings
Grade CVisible wear$300–$3001 listings
Grade XUngraded$125–$4006 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $115–$670 | 239 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $121–$645 | 199 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $300–$300 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $125–$400 | 6 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$375
Grade B$258
Grade C$300
Ungraded$400
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $115–$670 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volvo XC90 drive shaft is listed
We found priced Volvo XC90 drive shaft listings at 123 salvage yards across 30 states. Texas supplies the most, with 92 listings (19% of the total) from 9 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $240, while Georgia yards ask $475, 98% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 92 | 9 | $255-15% |
| Wisconsin | 54 | 8 | $300 |
| Illinois | 35 | 13 | $400+33% |
| California | 34 | 8 | $240-20% |
| Michigan | 31 | 13 | $250-17% |
| Georgia | 28 | 7 | $475+58% |
| Indiana | 24 | 11 | $249-17% |
| Tennessee | 24 | 6 | $375+25% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $300 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volvo XC90 drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $300
- Volvo XC90 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $395–$750
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for drive shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full drive shaft replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using only Volvo XC90
4 listings$462$250 – $462Non-Interchange search using Volvo XC90 and similar models
4 listings$462$250 – $462Model-year comparison
What does a Volvo XC90 drive shaft cost by year?
20258 listings$462$250 – $462202450 listingsFits 7 years$350$211 – $670202350 listingsFits 8 years$356$211 – $670202250 listingsFits 5 years$375$231 – $670202150 listingsFits 8 years$294$231 – $670202050 listingsFits 7 years$400$220 – $645201950 listingsFits 7 years$364$220 – $645201850 listingsFits 7 years$396$220 – $6452017100 listingsFits 9 years$246$121 – $670201650 listingsFits 2 years$218$115 – $300
Market analysis
How much does a used Volvo XC90 drive shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Volvo XC90 drive shaft are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 6 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 25% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $375.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $218, while 2025 tops the table at $462. Parts from 2016–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 2 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volvo XC90 sits 58% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 32% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 23% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($243) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used drive shaft: what to check
- Flex universal joints and CV boots: Articulate each U-joint by hand to check for stiff binding, rusted needle bearings, or torn rubber constant-velocity boots.
- Inspect slip yoke splines and balance weights: Check male splines for twisting or galling, and verify that welded steel balance weights are present along the tube.
- Examine center carrier bearing rubber: Inspect two-piece driveshaft center bearings for cracked rubber mounting rings or noisy, dry support bearings.
- Measure overall compressed length: Verify flange-to-flange operating length exactly, as transmission options and wheelbase variations alter shaft dimensions.
- Index flange alignment before installation: Mark mating yokes to the differential flange before installation to prevent high-speed driveline vibration.
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 ±165%
AC Compressor
$160median
$45$574
11wide ±87%
Door Assembly
$950median
$350$2,000
12wide ±205%
Turbocharger
$415median
$100$1,800
Price comparisons
Compare Volvo XC90 drive shaft prices
Drive Shaftcompare
Ram1500vsVolvoXC90
1500$190
XC90$300
$110 diff20,208 listings
Drive ShaftcompareChevySilverado1500vsVolvoXC90
1500$228
XC90$300
$72 diff19,422 listings
Drive ShaftcompareGMCSierra1500vsVolvoXC90
1500$243
XC90$300
$57 diff15,977 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF150vsVolvoXC90
F150$240
XC90$300
$60 diff14,371 listings
Drive ShaftcompareFordF250vsVolvoXC90
F250$285
XC90$300
$15 diff10,208 listings
Drive ShaftcompareRam3500vsVolvoXC90
3500$431
XC90$300
$131 diff7,743 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±154%
Acura MDX
$232median
$75$788
Acurawide ±113%
Acura RDX
$173median
$60$450
Acurawide ±233%
Acura TLX
$209median
$60$1,036
Audiwide ±124%
Audi A4
$170median
$50$470
Audiwide ±142%
Audi A6
$180median
$54$566
Audiwide ±116%
Audi Q3
$186median
$65$495
Audiwide ±194%
Audi Q5
$269median
$55$1,100
Audiwide ±110%
Audi Q7
$300median
$81$740
Volvowide ±108%
Volvo S60
$256median
$85$636
Volvowide ±165%
Volvo V60
$270median
$65$954
Volvowide ±75%
Volvo XC40
$248median
$97$471
Volvowide ±109%
Volvo XC60
$258median
$75$636
Common questions
Volvo XC90 drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used drive shaft for a Volvo XC90?
The median asking price is $300 across 445 priced listings from 123 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $375. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $218.
How much does it cost to replace a Volvo XC90 drive shaft?
Using a used part, a Volvo XC90 drive shaft replacement typically runs $395–$750 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $300, and independent-shop labor for drive shaft replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). 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 drive shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volvo XC90 drive shaft fitments across 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.