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Volvo 940 rear window replacement — booked online.
Volvo 940 rear window replacement booked online in under two minutes, fitted by approved fitters across the UK.
Prices from £459 to £601
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Volvo 940 rear window price, by year
Price variation for the Volvo 940 rear window is modest, driven mainly by whether your variant carries the integrated brake-light pattern and whether the glass is laminated or toughened. The brake-light integration adds complexity to the replacement because the new glass must carry the exact same silkscreen pattern and electrical connections. Laminated glass costs more than standard toughened glass.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | £459 — £601 | 3 variants | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £459 — £601 | 3 variants | Price my 1997 |
| 1996 | £459 — £601 | 3 variants | Price my 1996 |
| 1995 | £459 — £601 | 3 variants | Price my 1995 |
| 1994 | £459 — £601 | 3 variants | Price my 1994 |
| 1993 | £459 — £601 | 3 variants | Price my 1993 |
| 1992 | £459 — £601 | 3 variants | Price my 1992 |
| 1991 | £459 — £601 | 3 variants | Price my 1991 |
| 1990 | £459 — £601 | 3 variants | Price my 1990 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older 940s can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Volvo 940 rear window replacement
Rear-window replacement follows a simple process: instant quote, parts check, technician match, and fitting on your chosen date.
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Answer a short quiz about your 940's variant and trim — takes about a minute online.
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Receive an instant quote. Our team then confirms parts availability and your exact specification.
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You're matched with a local approved fitter who sources the replacement glass and schedules your appointment.
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On the day, your fitter removes the shattered rear glass, clears accessible shards from the interior, and installs your new matched-spec window. Typically takes 30–60 minutes of the fitter's time.
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Your fitter confirms the car is ready to drive and reviews the two-year warranty covering workmanship and glass quality.
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We recommend arranging a professional interior valet afterwards — small glass shards can lodge in places fitters can't always reach during the replacement itself.
You're backed by our two-year warranty and the peace of mind that comes from booking through a trusted network of vetted specialists.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your 940?
The Volvo 940 predates ADAS camera systems, so no calibration is required after rear-window replacement. Most 940 jobs are handled at your home or workplace on a mobile basis — your fitter arrives with the new glass, removes the shattered original, and fits the replacement in place.
If bad weather or site access makes a mobile fit tricky, your fitter can arrange a workshop visit instead. Either way, the process is straightforward and no special equipment is needed.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your 940 have?
Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
Green3
1990–1998Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
What it means
Green tint is a light-filtering coating applied to the glass during manufacture. It absorbs and reduces transmission of certain wavelengths of light, primarily to cut glare from sunlight and reflections. The tint is subtle — often barely visible to the naked eye — but measurably improves visual comfort during prolonged driving, particularly in bright conditions. It's a factory specification chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to balance daylight comfort with interior visibility and aesthetic consistency across all glass in the vehicle.
How to tell
The easiest way to check is to roll your side window halfway down and hold a piece of white paper behind it. Look carefully for a tint cast — green tint will appear as a subtle green hue compared to clear glass. Your windscreen will have the same tint as your side windows. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre — they'll have the original specification on file.
Replacement impact
Green-tinted replacement glass must match the original tint specification to maintain visual consistency across all windows and preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Aftermarket OE-equivalent (OEE) green-tinted glass is widely available, though some vehicles may require original equipment (OEM) dealership glass if the tint specification is proprietary. Tint does not affect calibration, cure time, or installation procedure — it's a cosmetic and functional specification only.
Heated Rear Windscreen3
1990–1998Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
What it means
A heated rear windscreen contains fine heating wires embedded within the glass. When you activate the rear demister, an electrical current passes through these wires, warming the glass and melting ice or condensation. This feature is particularly useful in cold or damp weather, improving rear visibility quickly. The heating grid is integral to the glass and connected to your vehicle's electrical circuit via connectors at the base of the windscreen.
How to tell
Look at the rear windscreen from inside the vehicle — you will see a fine grid of horizontal lines across the glass, typically bronze or copper in colour. On the dashboard or steering wheel stalk, there will be a dedicated rear-demist button, usually marked with a windscreen symbol and heating lines. If in doubt, ask your vehicle's service centre or consult your handbook.
Replacement impact
Replacement rear windscreens with heated grids are widely available as original-equipment aftermarket or dealership parts. The new glass must include the factory heating grid and electrical connectors intact. The technician will reconnect the heating circuit to your vehicle's rear-demist switch. Heated rear windscreens are bonded glass, so adhesive cure time applies; drive-away time will be confirmed by the fitter on the day.
Brake Light2
1990–1998A brake light integrated into the rear window glass itself, requiring a matching replacement to reconnect the original lighting circuit.
What it means
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass is a lighting element built directly into the glass panel during manufacturing. Rather than using a separate lamp cluster mounted to the vehicle body, the light circuit is routed through conductive elements — typically a silkscreen pattern, wire network, or bracket assembly — embedded in or bonded to the glass itself. When you brake, this integrated light illuminates to warn following traffic. It combines functionality with design integration, reducing the number of separate components on the rear of the vehicle.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's rear window for a visible pattern of fine lines or wires running across the glass, usually near the top edge or spanning the upper portion. Look at your vehicle's manual or contact your dealer's service centre — they can confirm whether your rear window carries an integrated brake light. If you see a separate brake-light cluster mounted to the bodywork instead, your vehicle does not have this feature.
Replacement impact
The replacement rear window must carry the identical integrated brake-light pattern so the original lighting circuit reconnects without modification. The conductive elements — whether silkscreen, wiring, or bracket fittings — must align precisely with the vehicle's electrical connections. Using a standard rear window without this pattern would disable the brake light. We source the correct OE-specification glass to ensure a seamless fit and restore full functionality.
Laminated1
1990–1998Laminated windscreens hold together when they crack, staying bonded to an inner layer rather than shattering into dangerous shards.
What it means
Laminated glass consists of two glass panes bonded to a tough plastic interlayer, usually polyvinyl butyral (PVB). When struck, the glass cracks but the interlayer holds the pieces in place, preventing the sharp shards that would scatter from tempered glass. This design prioritises occupant safety — the windscreen remains structurally sound even after impact, reducing the risk of ejection and keeping wind and weather out of the cabin. Laminated glass also provides sound dampening and blocks most ultraviolet light. All modern windscreens are laminated as standard.
How to tell
Look at your windscreen edge-on — you'll see a thin darker line (the interlayer) sandwiched between the two glass panes. Tap the glass gently with your knuckle: laminated glass produces a duller, more solid sound compared to the sharper ring of tempered side or rear windows. Your service manual or dealer can confirm, but all production windscreens are laminated.
Replacement impact
Laminated glass is bonded to the frame with structural adhesive, so cure time applies after replacement. Your windscreen is safety-critical — it contributes up to 30% of vehicle structural integrity and supports airbag deployment. The adhesive bond must fully cure before the vehicle is driven normally; your fitter will confirm the specific drive-away time before releasing the car. This is true whether or not your windscreen has camera or sensor features.
About the Volvo 940
The Volvo 940 was produced from 1990 to 1998 as a solid, practical saloon built on Volvo's traditional platform. Across its production run, the 940 remained largely consistent in its engineering approach — a straightforward, durable design that prioritised safety and reliability over complexity.
Rear-window specifications are consistent across active variants in our catalogue, with all carrying a green-tinted thermal glass as standard. Some variants feature integrated brake-light patterning in the glass, while one variant carries laminated rear glass — a premium specification that cracks rather than shatters, common on higher-specification models of the era.
Because the 940 predates modern ADAS camera systems, rear-window replacement is straightforward, with no sensor calibration required after fitting.
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