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Jennifer H.
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2012 FIAT 500L
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Volvo S40 rear window replacement — booked online.
Instant quote across Volvo S40 rear-window variants in under 60 seconds, fitted by approved fitters — booked in under two minutes.
Prices from £405 to £925
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- OEE glass, factory-spec match
- 2-year workmanship warranty
Volvo S40 rear window price, by year
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 | £466 — £466 | 1 variant | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £466 — £466 | 1 variant | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £466 — £466 | 1 variant | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £466 — £466 | 1 variant | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £466 — £466 | 1 variant | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £466 — £466 | 1 variant | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £466 — £466 | 1 variant | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £466 — £466 | 1 variant | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £405 — £925 | 3 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £405 — £925 | 3 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £405 — £925 | 3 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £405 — £925 | 3 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £405 — £925 | 3 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £405 — £925 | 3 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £405 — £466 | 2 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £405 — £466 | 2 variants | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £405 — £466 | 2 variants | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £334 — £466 | 2 variants | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £334 — £466 | 2 variants | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £334 — £466 | 2 variants | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £334 — £466 | 2 variants | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £334 — £466 | 2 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £334 — £466 | 2 variants | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £334 — £466 | 2 variants | Price my 1997 |
| 1996 | £334 — £466 | 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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What to expect during your Volvo S40 rear window replacement
Booking your S40 rear-window replacement through UK Car Glass is straightforward and takes just a few minutes.
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Start with our online quote tool — answer a few questions about your model year and variant to get an instant price indication.
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Complete your booking in under two minutes, choosing your preferred fitting date and location (mobile at your address or workshop visit).
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Our team carries out a parts check to confirm your exact rear-window specification, including any integrated brake-light or antenna features.
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A local technician is matched to your job and will contact you to confirm the appointment.
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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.
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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.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your S40?
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.
What features does your S40 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.
Green4
1996–2020On the Volvo S40: fitted on every one of the 4 rear window variants we list; model years 1996–2020.
What it means
Nearly all rear-window glass carries a subtle green tint that's part of the manufacturing process and rarely noticed by eye.
On your Volvo S40
Confirmed during the quote process — no need to self-inspect.
Heated Rear Windscreen4
1996–2020On the Volvo S40: fitted on every one of the 4 rear window variants we list; model years 1996–2020.
Heated 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 Light3
1996–2020On the Volvo S40: fitted on 3 of the 4 rear window variants we list (75%); model years 1996–2020.
What it means
A high-level brake light (CHMSL) integrated into the rear window glass itself, using embedded wiring or printed circuits so the vehicle's brake-light circuit reconnects seamlessly on replacement.
On your Volvo S40
Most S40 models from the mid-2000s onwards carry this feature; it will be flagged during your quote.
Antenna2
2004–2012On the Volvo S40: fitted on 2 of the 4 rear window variants we list (50%); model years 2004–2012.
What it means
An aerial laminated into the rear-window glass for radio, DAB, or TV reception, replacing a traditional roof-mounted mast. Replacement glass must carry the matching antenna print and connector.
On your Volvo S40
Common on S40 models from the 2010s onwards; confirmed as part of your variant specification during the quote.
Solar Control2
2004–2012On the Volvo S40: fitted on 2 of the 4 rear window variants we list (50%); model years 2004–2012.
What it means
A special coating on the glass that absorbs the sun's infrared rays, helping reduce interior heat gain — typically an option on higher-specification models.
On your Volvo S40
Found on select trim levels; your technician will identify this during the parts check.
About the Volvo S40
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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