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S40
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Rear-window replacement costs vary primarily with generation and integrated features. Earlier S40 models without brake-light integration or antenna elements tend to be the most straightforward to source. Later variants with integrated brake-light patterns, antenna elements, or both, require precision matching to your factory specification, which can affect availability and pricing.
Additionally, if your S40 carries solar-control glass on the rear window (less common but found on some higher-specification models), this may influence the quote.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | £463 — £463 | 1 variant | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £463 — £463 | 1 variant | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £463 — £463 | 1 variant | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £463 — £463 | 1 variant | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £463 — £463 | 1 variant | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £463 — £463 | 1 variant | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £463 — £463 | 1 variant | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £463 — £463 | 1 variant | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £442 — £913 | 4 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £442 — £913 | 4 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £442 — £913 | 4 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £442 — £913 | 4 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £442 — £913 | 4 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £442 — £913 | 4 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £442 — £487 | 3 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £442 — £487 | 3 variants | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £442 — £487 | 3 variants | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £332 — £487 | 3 variants | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £332 — £463 | 2 variants | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £332 — £463 | 2 variants | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £332 — £463 | 2 variants | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £332 — £463 | 2 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £332 — £463 | 2 variants | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £332 — £463 | 2 variants | Price my 1997 |
| 1996 | £332 — £463 | 2 variants | Price my 1996 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older S40s can still be booked.
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Booking your S40 rear-window replacement through UK Car Glass is straightforward and takes just a few minutes.
Start with our online quote tool — answer a few questions about your model year and variant to get an instant price indication.
Complete your booking in under two minutes, choosing your preferred fitting date and location (mobile at your address or workshop visit).
Our team carries out a parts check to confirm your exact rear-window specification, including any integrated brake-light or antenna features.
A local technician is matched to your job and will contact you to confirm the appointment.
On fitting day, the technician arrives with the correct replacement glass and removes the shattered original. Because rear windows break into small fragments, shard cleanup is a significant part of the job — your fitter will clear what's accessible, but we recommend a professional valet afterwards to ensure any shards lodged in places like seat frames or seatbelt mechanisms are fully removed.
Your replacement glass is bonded into place and you'll be advised of the minimum drive-away time (confirmed by the fitter before they leave). You're covered by our two-year warranty on workmanship and glass quality.
Trust is built on transparency — which is why we match you with local specialists and document every job from start to finish.
Most S40 rear-window replacements are completed mobile at your address, with your car ready to drive away on the same day. Workshop fitting may be chosen if you prefer, or occasionally if weather conditions make a safe outdoor bond difficult.
Because rear windows are not part of Volvo's ADAS camera systems (front windscreens carry those responsibilities), calibration is never a factor in S40 rear-window jobs. Your fitter will confirm the drive-away time based on the adhesive used and weather conditions before they leave.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
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.
Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
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.
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.
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.
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass itself, requiring a matching replacement to reconnect the original lighting circuit.
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.
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.
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.
An aerial laminated into the windscreen or rear window restores radio, DAB or TV reception without a roof-mounted mast.
An antenna is a conductive print laminated into the glass during manufacture, typically used for radio, DAB (digital audio broadcasting) or television reception. It replaces the traditional roof-mounted aerial mast found on older vehicles. The antenna is integrated into the glass interlayer and connected to the vehicle's receiver unit via a connector embedded in the glass edge. This design offers a cleaner aesthetic, reduces wind noise, and eliminates the vulnerability of a protruding mast to damage or theft.
Check your vehicle's roof — if there is no visible aerial mast, your car likely has a laminated antenna. You can also ask your dealer or service centre whether your windscreen or rear window carries an antenna print. The connector may be visible on the glass edge or inside the door frame trim.
When replacing glass with a laminated antenna, the replacement must carry the matching antenna print and connector to restore reception immediately on fitting. Aftermarket or original-equipment glass with the correct antenna specification is essential; a plain replacement will leave you without radio or DAB signal. Our fitters verify the antenna specification during booking and source the correct variant before the appointment.
Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
Solar control is a coating applied to the windscreen that absorbs the sun's infrared radiation rather than allowing it to pass through into the cabin. This reduces solar heat gain, helping to keep the interior cooler and more comfortable, particularly in warm weather or direct sunlight. The coating is transparent to visible light, so it doesn't darken the windscreen or affect visibility. It's a passive thermal management feature that works continuously whenever the sun is shining on the glass.
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or contact your dealership service centre to confirm whether solar control glass is fitted. Some manufacturers list it as 'solar control windscreen', 'heat-reflective glass', or 'thermal management glass'. It's a factory-fitted feature and won't be visibly obvious from outside the car — the coating is integral to the glass itself.
Solar control glass is a factory-fitted specification. When replacing the windscreen, a solar control variant must be sourced to match the original. This is a standard glass type with no special fitting implications or calibration requirements. Cure and drive-away times follow normal windscreen bonding procedures. Confirm with your fitter that the replacement glass includes solar control to maintain the original thermal performance.
Pre-fitted clips and brackets that secure the glass to your vehicle, supplied ready to bond as a complete unit.
Fitting hardware comprises the clips, brackets, mouldings and adhesive retention components that hold the glass securely in place on your vehicle's frame. When your replacement glass is supplied with fitting hardware pre-attached, it arrives as a ready-to-install assembly rather than as bare glass requiring separate hardware attachment during the fit. This streamlines the replacement process and ensures correct positioning and fitment.
Check your vehicle's service history or contact your dealership service department with your registration number. They can confirm whether your glass comes with pre-fitted hardware as standard. Visually, pre-fitted hardware appears as clips or brackets already bonded or attached to the glass edges before it reaches the fitting technician.
Glass supplied with pre-fitted hardware typically requires no additional labour to attach clips or brackets during the fit, reducing technician time at the vehicle. The hardware must be in good condition and correctly positioned for the glass to seal and function properly. If hardware is damaged during removal of the old glass, replacement or repair of that hardware may be needed before the new glass can be fitted securely.
Factory-bonded rubber or polymer trim means your replacement glass arrives ready to fit as one complete unit.
Encapsulation is a rubber or polymer gasket moulded directly onto the glass edges during manufacturing. The trim is bonded to the glass at the factory — either by injection moulding, PU robot extrusion, or adhesive bonding. When you need a replacement, the entire panel arrives with its trim already attached, so the glass and gasket are replaced together as a single unit rather than as separate components.
Check your current windscreen or rear window edges. If you see a continuous rubber or polymer seal running around the perimeter that appears moulded or permanently bonded to the glass itself — rather than a separate trim clipped or screwed to the frame — your glass is encapsulated. Ask your dealer or service centre to confirm; they can also check your vehicle specification sheet.
Encapsulated glass simplifies replacement because there's no separate trim to remove, refit, or source. The bonded gasket is replaced as part of the glass unit, which reduces installation complexity and potential leak points. Cure time and drive-away procedures remain unchanged. No additional sourcing delays — encapsulated replacements are stocked as complete assemblies by most suppliers.
Factory-fitted brackets and mounts bonded to the glass, pre-assembled and ready to fit without sub-assembly.
Other Hardware refers to factory-fitted brackets, mounts, connectors, or trim pieces bonded permanently to the windscreen or other glass during manufacturing. These are integral to the vehicle's design but do not activate or control a specific feature — they simply secure or position components like sensors, trim strips, or mounting points. Unlike feature-specific hardware, these items are passive structural elements. A replacement carrying Other Hardware arrives pre-bonded and ready to install without additional assembly or modification.
Check your vehicle documentation or ask your dealership service centre whether your windscreen or glass panel carries factory-bonded brackets or mounts. Visual inspection may reveal trim strips, sensor housings, or antenna mounts bonded to the edges or interior surface of the glass. Your original invoice or parts list will specify if Other Hardware is present.
Replacement glass carrying Other Hardware must be sourced as a complete assembly — the brackets and mounts come pre-bonded from the supplier and cannot be transferred from the old glass. Installation is straightforward: the fitter removes the old glass and fits the replacement with its hardware already in place. No additional sub-assembly, bonding, or recalibration of the hardware itself is required. Fitting time is unaffected.
The Volvo S40 has been in continuous production since 1996, spanning four distinct generations through to 2020. Early models carry straightforward toughened rear windows with minimal integrated features, while later variants from the mid-2000s onwards introduced brake-light integration and antenna elements into the glass itself.
From around 2015 onwards, newer S40 models began incorporating Volvo's IntelliSafe safety suite, which can involve forward-facing camera systems. Rear-window replacements on these later variants may require calibration verification after fitting, though this typically happens at the same location as the glass replacement.
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