Used Volvo XC90 ignition switch from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Volvo XC90 ignition switch?

Asking prices from 108 salvage yards in 28 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 17, 2026
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Part overview

About the Volvo XC90 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 XC90 ignition switch costs $55 to $155, with a median asking price of $88. Based on 380 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2025 (10 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$96
Grade B (good)$78

Volvo XC90 ignition switch price snapshot

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Low
$55
Average
$91
High
$155
514 listings observed · 380 priced11d ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$55–$155276 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$11898 listings
Grade XUngraded$92–$1006 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $55–$155 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Volvo XC90 ignition switch is listed

We found priced Volvo XC90 ignition switch listings at 108 salvage yards across 28 states. Texas supplies the most, with 103 listings (21% of the total) from 13 yards. Location matters: yards in Florida ask a median $78, while South Carolina yards ask $199, 155% 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
Texas10313$92+5%
California9411$100+14%
Florida739$78-11%
Michigan519$78-11%
Georgia246$99+13%
Indiana186$166+89%
South Carolina164$199+126%
Arizona151$78-11%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $88 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Volvo XC90 ignition switch replacement cost?

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Used part
$88
Volvo XC90 median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$185–$465
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 (2017)

ID 3144381841 listingsInterchange 2017–2024$78$78 – $145
ID 3144382931 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$99$65 – $155

Model-year comparison

What does a Volvo XC90 ignition switch cost by year?

$70$79$88$96$105201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Volvo XC90 ignition switch cost?

Asking prices for a used Volvo XC90 ignition switch sit in a fairly tight band around the $88 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 23% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $96.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, ID 31443818, lists at a $78 median, while ID 31443829 commands $99, a 27% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2016 tops the table at $100. Parts from 2016–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 9 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Volvo XC90 sits 12% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 12% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 11% 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 XC90?

The median asking price is $88 across 380 priced listings from 108 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $96. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.

How much does it cost to replace a Volvo XC90 ignition switch?

Using a used part, a Volvo XC90 ignition switch replacement typically runs $185–$465 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $88, 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 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 ignition switch years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Volvo XC90 ignition switch 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.

Used Volvo XC90 Ignition Switch Cost — From $55 to $155