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Instant quote on Volvo S90 rear window replacement across all variants — fitted by approved specialists, booked in under two minutes.
Make
Volvo
Model
S90
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Rear-window replacement costs vary primarily with glass specification — models carrying solar-control coating, antenna integration, brake-light circuitry, and encapsulation represent more complex fitments than a basic rear panel. Calibration complexity is not a factor for rear-window work, but the presence of these integrated features affects parts sourcing and labour.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
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| 2025 | £502 — £502 | 1 variant | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £502 — £502 | 1 variant | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £502 — £502 | 1 variant | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £502 — £502 | 1 variant | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £502 — £502 | 1 variant | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £502 — £502 | 1 variant | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £502 — £502 | 1 variant | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £502 — £502 | 1 variant | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £502 — £502 | 1 variant | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £502 — £502 | 1 variant | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £502 — £502 | 1 variant | Price my 2015 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older S90s can still be booked.
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Rear-window replacement is straightforward and typically completes within a couple of hours.
You'll receive an instant online quote for your S90 variant in under 60 seconds using our guided quiz.
Once booked, our parts team verifies your exact rear-window specification — tint, brake light, antenna, and encapsulation.
You'll be matched with a local technician experienced with Volvo glass fittings.
On the day, the technician removes the shattered rear window, clears accessible shards, and fits your replacement with its integrated features intact.
Because the rear window is bonded with polyurethane adhesive, your technician will confirm the minimum drive-away time before leaving — typically a few hours depending on conditions.
We recommend a professional interior valet afterwards, as small glass shards can lodge in places the fitter can't always reach on the day.
Your replacement glass carries a two-year warranty on workmanship and quality, backed by our network of approved technicians.
The vast majority of Volvo S90 rear-window replacements are fitted at your home or workplace as a mobile service. Because rear-window jobs don't involve ADAS calibration, there's no reason to move to a workshop unless you prefer one or weather is poor on the day.
Your technician will confirm whether mobile or workshop suits you best when finalising the booking.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Volvo S90 has been in continuous production since 2016 as Volvo's flagship saloon, sitting on the Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform. All S90 models from 2016 onwards come with a green-tinted rear window as standard — a subtle tint that's hard to spot but characteristic of modern Volvo glass.
From launch, the S90 has featured integrated brake lights in the rear window, along with an antenna laminated into the glass for radio and DAB reception. Many S90s also carry solar-control coating and encapsulated rubber gaskets moulded directly onto the glass edges for a seamless fit.
The presence of forward-facing cameras as part of Volvo's IntelliSafe driver-assistance suite means some variants may require camera calibration after a windscreen replacement, though rear-window work does not.
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