Used Volvo S60 ignition switch from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Volvo S60 ignition switch?

Asking prices from 85 salvage yards in 22 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 16, 2026
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Part overview

About the Volvo S60 ignition switch

What the ignition switch does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used ignition switch price guide →

Also known asKey SwitchIgnition Starter Switch
Price summary

A used Volvo S60 ignition switch costs $40 to $243, with a median asking price of $78. Based on 430 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$80
Grade B (good)$78

Volvo S60 ignition switch price snapshot

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Low
$40
Average
$112
High
$243
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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$40–$243359 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$22960 listings
Grade XUngraded$62–$15011 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$243 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Volvo S60 ignition switch is listed

We found priced Volvo S60 ignition switch listings at 85 salvage yards across 22 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 104 listings (23% of the total) from 15 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $78, while Indiana yards ask $166, 113% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Michigan10415$135+73%
Arizona753$78
Texas499$78
Florida419$78
California3710$100+28%
Illinois3210$159+104%
Indiana284$166+113%
Wisconsin204$78

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $78 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Volvo S60 ignition switch replacement cost?

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Used part
$78
Volvo S60 median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$175–$455
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ignition switch replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full ignition switch replacement cost breakdown

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

Model-year comparison

What does a Volvo S60 ignition switch cost by year?

$70$103$136$170$20320152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Volvo S60 ignition switch cost?

Asking prices for a used Volvo S60 ignition switch 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 3% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $80.

Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2016 tops the table at $193. Parts from 2011–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Volvo S60 sits 22% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 22% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 21% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used ignition switch: what to check

  1. Inspect contact board for arc burning: Check multi-pin electrical harness plugs for brown heat discoloration caused by worn internal switch contacts.
  2. Test key cylinder detent feel: Turn the key through Accessory, Run, and Start positions to ensure crisp detents without key binding or slop.
  3. Verify immobilizer antenna halo inclusion: Confirm the plastic transponder receiver ring surrounds the key cylinder and has undamaged wiring terminals.
  4. Check mechanical steering lock bolt: Verify the spring-loaded column locking bolt extends and retracts smoothly when inserting and removing the key.
  5. Plan for key matching or re-keying: Ask if matching door keys are included, or budget for a lock technician to re-key the cylinder to your original key.

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How much is a used ignition switch for a Volvo S60?

The median asking price is $78 across 430 priced listings from 85 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $80. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.

How much does it cost to replace a Volvo S60 ignition switch?

Using a used part, a Volvo S60 ignition switch replacement typically runs $175–$455 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $78, and independent-shop labor for ignition switch replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.

Which Volvo S60 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, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Volvo S60 ignition switch years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Volvo S60 ignition switch fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Volvo S60 Ignition Switch Cost — From $40 to $243