Volvo XC40 ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $122
- High
- $405
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volvo XC40 ignition switch?
Asking prices from 100 salvage yards in 32 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Volvo XC40 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 XC40 ignition switch costs $40 to $405, with a median asking price of $95. Based on 271 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2025 (7 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$85
Grade B (good)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$335215 listings
Grade BStandard used$71–$40553 listings
Grade XUngraded$80–$803 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$335 | 215 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $71–$405 | 53 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $80–$80 | 3 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$85
Grade B$100
Ungraded$80
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$405 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volvo XC40 ignition switch is listed
We found priced Volvo XC40 ignition switch listings at 100 salvage yards across 32 states. Texas supplies the most, with 77 listings (21% of the total) from 11 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $78, while Nebraska yards ask $209, 168% 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 | 77 | 11 | $78-18% |
| California | 29 | 8 | $100+5% |
| Minnesota | 24 | 3 | $85-11% |
| Illinois | 23 | 5 | $189+99% |
| Iowa | 20 | 2 | $194+104% |
| Georgia | 15 | 3 | $78-18% |
| Florida | 12 | 2 | $78-18% |
| Nebraska | 10 | 1 | $209+120% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $95 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volvo XC40 ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $95
- Volvo XC40 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $190–$470
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Volvo XC40 ignition switch cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volvo XC40 ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Volvo XC40 ignition switch 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: 2025 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2020 tops the table at $110. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volvo XC40 sits 5% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 5% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 4% 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
- Inspect contact board for arc burning: Check multi-pin electrical harness plugs for brown heat discoloration caused by worn internal switch contacts.
- Test key cylinder detent feel: Turn the key through Accessory, Run, and Start positions to ensure crisp detents without key binding or slop.
- Verify immobilizer antenna halo inclusion: Confirm the plastic transponder receiver ring surrounds the key cylinder and has undamaged wiring terminals.
- Check mechanical steering lock bolt: Verify the spring-loaded column locking bolt extends and retracts smoothly when inserting and removing the key.
- 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.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Volvo XC40 parts are priced?
01wide ±164%
Transmission Control Module
$161median
$37$565
02wide ±173%
Car Radio
$193median
$43$710
03wide ±85%
Side Mirror
$395median
$170$843
04wide ±112%
Wheels
$278median
$75$696
05wide ±124%
Air Bag
$366median
$115$1,020
06wide ±112%
Brake Caliper
$125median
$30$310
07wide ±106%
Front Seat
$274median
$116$699
08wide ±134%
Axle Shaft
$165median
$44$485
09wide ±82%
Tail Light
$330median
$65$605
10wide ±105%
Engine
$2,558median
$825$6,200
11wide ±105%
Engine Computer
$171median
$65$423
12wide ±87%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$734median
$315$1,598
Price comparisons
Compare Volvo XC40 ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsVolvoXC40
Class$100
XC40$95
$5 diff2,302 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsVolvoXC40
Elantra$100
XC40$95
$5 diff2,140 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsVolvoXC40
Class$99
XC40$95
$4 diff2,056 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaRAV4vsVolvoXC40
RAV4$99
XC40$95
$4 diff1,809 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsVolvoXC40
Camry$100
XC40$95
$5 diff1,805 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareNissanRoguevsVolvoXC40
Rogue$99
XC40$95
$4 diff1,684 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±147%
Acura ILX
$78median
$19$249
Acurawide ±77%
Acura Integra
$78median
$50$170
Acurawide ±145%
Acura MDX
$95median
$20$295
Acurawide ±68%
Acura RDX
$99median
$46$181
Acurawide ±155%
Acura TLX
$78median
$25$267
Audispread ±41%
Audi A4
$78median
$60$124
Audiwide ±92%
Audi A6
$105median
$32$226
Audispread ±56%
Audi Q3
$80median
$55$144
Volvowide ±130%
Volvo S60
$78median
$40$243
Volvospread ±58%
Volvo V60
$78median
$55$145
Volvospread ±51%
Volvo XC60
$78median
$65$145
Volvospread ±57%
Volvo XC90
$88median
$55$155
Common questions
Volvo XC40 ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Volvo XC40?
The median asking price is $95 across 271 priced listings from 100 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $85. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.
How much does it cost to replace a Volvo XC40 ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Volvo XC40 ignition switch replacement typically runs $190–$470 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $95, 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 XC40 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Volvo XC40 ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volvo XC40 ignition switch fitments across 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 7 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.