Volvo XC40 master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $46
- Average
- $131
- High
- $405
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Volvo XC40 master cylinder?
Asking prices from 92 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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Part overview
About the Volvo XC40 master cylinder
What the master cylinder does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used master cylinder price guide →
Also known asBrake Master Cylinder
Price summary
A used Volvo XC40 master cylinder costs $46 to $405, with a median asking price of $120. Based on 205 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2025 (7 model years), updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$116
Grade B (good)$173
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$46–$335143 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$40559 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$503 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $46–$335 | 143 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$405 | 59 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$50 | 3 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$116
Grade B$173
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $46–$405 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Volvo XC40 master cylinder is listed
We found priced Volvo XC40 master cylinder listings at 92 salvage yards across 30 states. Texas supplies the most, with 29 listings (14% of the total) from 12 yards. Location matters: yards in Georgia ask a median $51, while Michigan yards ask $185, 263% 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 | 29 | 12 | $99-17% |
| Missouri | 22 | 6 | $162+35% |
| Illinois | 21 | 5 | $143+19% |
| Nebraska | 13 | 5 | $180+50% |
| Iowa | 13 | 2 | $160+33% |
| Ohio | 12 | 6 | $90-25% |
| Georgia | 10 | 3 | $51-57% |
| Michigan | 10 | 6 | $185+54% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $120 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Volvo XC40 master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $120
- Volvo XC40 median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$450
- 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $265–$570
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for master cylinder replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include brake fluid and full system bleed at all four wheels. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full master cylinder replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Volvo XC40 master cylinder cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Volvo XC40 master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Volvo XC40 master cylinder are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $76, while 2025 tops the table at $146. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Volvo XC40 sits 85% above the Ford Mustang ($65), 88% above the Honda Civic ($64), and 85% above the Mercedes E Class ($65) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used master cylinder: what to check
- Inspect rear piston seal for fluid leaks: Check the rear mounting flange for wet fluid leakage that damages power brake booster rubber diaphragms.
- Verify reservoir clarity and mounting grommets: Inspect the plastic fluid reservoir for sun-embrittled walls, cracks, or hardened rubber mounting grommets.
- Check brake line port thread types: Verify whether hydraulic output ports use metric bubble flares or inverted flare threads before connecting brake lines.
- Confirm fluid level sensor plug condition: Check the fluid level float switch connector for corrosion or broken locking tabs to avoid low-fluid dash warnings.
- Bench bleed before vehicle installation: Purge trapped air from internal piston chambers using a bench bleed kit before attaching vehicle brake lines.
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 master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
FordMustangvsVolvoXC40
Mustang$65
XC40$120
$55 diff2,339 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsVolvoXC40
Civic$64
XC40$120
$56 diff2,061 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsVolvoXC40
Class$65
XC40$120
$55 diff1,990 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsVolvoXC40
Elantra$99
XC40$120
$21 diff1,971 listings
Master CylindercompareNissanTitanvsVolvoXC40
Titan$245
XC40$120
$125 diff1,604 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsVolvoXC40
Class$87
XC40$120
$33 diff1,424 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±140%
Acura ILX
$75median
$25$235
Acurawide ±152%
Acura Integra
$99median
$35$335
Acurawide ±267%
Acura MDX
$99median
$25$554
Acurawide ±138%
Acura RDX
$99median
$25$299
Acurawide ±244%
Acura TLX
$100median
$25$513
Audiwide ±213%
Audi A4
$51median
$30$247
Audiwide ±97%
Audi A6
$99median
$40$232
Audiwide ±65%
Audi Q3
$76median
$51$150
Volvowide ±66%
Volvo S60
$76median
$50$150
Volvowide ±118%
Volvo V60
$76median
$35$215
Volvowide ±121%
Volvo XC60
$96median
$35$268
Volvowide ±107%
Volvo XC90
$85median
$40$222
Common questions
Volvo XC40 master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Volvo XC40?
The median asking price is $120 across 205 priced listings from 92 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $116. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $76.
How much does it cost to replace a Volvo XC40 master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Volvo XC40 master cylinder replacement typically runs $265–$570 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $120, and independent-shop labor for master cylinder replacement typically takes 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$450). The labor figure does not include brake fluid and full system bleed at all four wheels. 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 master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Volvo XC40 master cylinder 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.