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Volvo S60 rear window replacement — booked online.
Rear window replacement for Volvo S60 models 2000–2018 — instant quote across 7 variants in under 60 seconds, fitted by approved fitters near you.
Prices from £459 to £821
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Volvo S60 rear window price, by year
Replacement cost varies with generation and feature content. Earlier 2000s models with straightforward toughened glass are the most affordable; later variants from the 2010s onwards carry higher costs if they include brake-light integration, antenna systems, GPS receivers, or solar-control coatings. Shard cleanup complexity also influences technician time and final pricing.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
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| 2018 | £494 — £575 | 2 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £494 — £575 | 2 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £494 — £575 | 2 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £494 — £575 | 2 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £494 — £575 | 2 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £494 — £575 | 2 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £494 — £575 | 2 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £494 — £575 | 2 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £494 — £575 | 2 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £709 — £821 | 2 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £709 — £821 | 2 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £459 — £821 | 5 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £459 — £821 | 5 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £459 — £821 | 5 variants | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £459 — £821 | 5 variants | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £459 — £821 | 5 variants | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £459 — £821 | 5 variants | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £459 — £821 | 5 variants | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £459 — £537 | 3 variants | Price my 2000 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older S60s can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Volvo S60 rear window replacement
Booking a rear-window replacement for your S60 is straightforward — quote, match, fit, and drive.
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Answer a short quiz on the UKCG website to confirm your S60's year, trim, and features — takes under a minute.
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Receive an instant quote for your specific rear-window variant.
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Complete your booking online and choose mobile or workshop fitting.
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A technician from our network is matched to your location and job.
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On fitting day, the shattered glass is removed, accessible shards are cleared, and your replacement is bonded in place — typically 30–60 minutes of the fitter's time.
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Your fitter confirms the minimum drive-away time before leaving (dependent on the adhesive and conditions on the day).
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Two-year warranty covers workmanship and glass defects; we recommend a professional valet afterwards to address any shards that may have lodged out of reach.
Your replacement glass matches your factory specification and is backed by our two-year warranty.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your S60?
Most rear-window replacements on the S60 can be done mobile at your address — the fitter arrives with everything needed to remove shards, bond the new glass, and confirm drive-away time. Workshop fitting is an option if you prefer, or if weather or access at your location makes mobile less practical. Since the S60's rear window doesn't involve ADAS calibration, there's no requirement to move between locations.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your S60 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.
Heated Rear Windscreen7
2000–2018Heated 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 Light5
2000–2018A 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.
Green5
2000–2018Green 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.
Antenna4
2001–2018An aerial laminated into the windscreen or rear window restores radio, DAB or TV reception without a roof-mounted mast.
What it means
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.
How to tell
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.
Replacement impact
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.
GPS4
2000–2009GPS antenna built into the windscreen connects your sat-nav to satellite signals for reliable navigation.
What it means
A GPS antenna is laminated into the windscreen glass during manufacture, providing a direct aerial connection for your vehicle's satellite-navigation system. This integrated design offers better signal reception than external antennas and a cleaner aesthetic. The antenna print and electrical connector are engineered into the glass itself, allowing the navigation receiver to lock onto GPS satellites without interference from the vehicle's metal body or other components.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's handbook or ask your dealership service centre whether your windscreen carries an integrated GPS antenna. You won't see obvious external aerials or connectors on the glass itself — the antenna is laminated internally. If your sat-nav works reliably without a visible roof-mounted antenna, it's likely GPS-equipped.
Replacement impact
Replacement windscreens with GPS antennas must be sourced as OEM (original-equipment) glass to preserve navigation functionality. The antenna print pattern and electrical connector are specific to your vehicle's sat-nav system. Aftermarket glass without the antenna print will not support GPS reception. We confirm OEM availability when you book; lead times may be slightly longer than standard glass.
Solar Control4
2000–2009Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
What it means
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.
How to tell
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.
Replacement impact
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.
Green Privacy1
2000–2007Dark green tint on rear and side windows is a factory colour choice, not a safety or performance feature.
What it means
Dark green is a factory tint applied to the glass during manufacture. It's purely aesthetic — a colour variant chosen by the vehicle designer to complement the body paint and interior trim. Unlike some tints that reduce solar heat or glare, dark green is decorative. Most vehicles have standard or light green glass; dark green is less common and typically found on specific trim levels or model years.
How to tell
Look at your rear and side windows from outside the car in daylight. If they appear noticeably darker or more saturated green than the front windscreen, you likely have dark green glass. You can also check your vehicle's specification sheet from the dealer or original documentation — tint colour is sometimes listed under 'glass' or 'exterior finishes'. If uncertain, ask your local dealership service centre.
Replacement impact
Dark green replacement glass must match the original tint colour exactly — a standard or light green windscreen will look visibly mismatched against dark green rear windows. Sourcing the correct variant can take slightly longer than standard glass, as it's less common. No calibration is involved with tinted glass itself. Fitting and cure time are unaffected.
Grey Privacy1
2010–2018Dark grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.
What it means
Dark grey tint, formally known as privacy glass, is a factory-applied tint created through a deep-dipping process during glass manufacture. The pigment is infused into the inner surface of the glass, darkening the rear windows (and sometimes rear doors) significantly more than the front. This reduces heat transmission, minimises glare, and obscures the interior from outside view. It's standard on the rear half of many modern vehicles.
How to tell
Compare the rear side windows and rear window (backlight) to the front side windows — the rear glass will be noticeably darker. Check your vehicle documents or ask your dealership service centre if you're unsure whether your car left the factory with privacy glass.
Replacement impact
Dark grey tinted glass must be sourced from the Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) or dealership to ensure colour and transmission match your vehicle's existing rear glass. The tint is integral to the glass itself, not a surface coating, so aftermarket non-tinted glass will look visibly mismatched. Replacement does not require any calibration and follows standard bonded-glass cure times for rear windows.
About the Volvo S60
The Volvo S60 has been in continuous production since 2000, spanning four distinct generations. Each generation brought refinements to glass spec, from straightforward toughened rear windows in early models to more sophisticated variants with integrated features like brake lights, antennas, and GPS systems on later iterations.
Most S60 rear windows are toughened glass — the shattered-glass reality of a broken rear panel means shard cleanup is a major part of any replacement job. Your fitter will remove accessible shards, but small pieces can lodge in places that need deeper detailing afterwards.
From the mid-2010s, Volvo's IntelliSafe suite began rolling out across the 60 series, though rear-window camera systems are less common than windscreen-mounted ADAS. Replacement glass is matched to your factory spec and is UK-approved for the road.
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