Finding Volvo Parts at the Salvage Yard

Anyone compiled a list of Scrapyards or Dismantlers that specialize in Volvos? I would be interested in having it. If not maybe you could list your local yard that has a lot of volvo parts.

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Looking for a salvage yard for your Volvo needs?

Most of us here on MVS love to save a few bucks by repairing and servicing our own cars, but finding the parts we need can often be a pain. Volvo owners and enthusiasts the world over are often in search both common and rare parts for their vehicles. Even if you find what you’re looking for, it’s oftentimes very expensive!

See the junk yard finds topic in the Volvo forum  and the DO NOT LEAVE topic.

Salvage yards, junkyards, and dismantlers can be a great option for sourcing cheap, used parts.

Pick n Pull parts at a yard - a 240 sits cannibalized
Pick n Pull parts

Of course, finding a quality salvage yard or junkyard with Volvo parts can be pretty difficult, but finding one in your area is a completely different story. EBay is always an option, but prices can be much, much higher than you would pay in a junkyard. Pick n’ pull salvage shops, like U Pull & Pay, can offer some of the best deals around, as they’ve got constantly rotating inventory and cheap prices. You just can’t mind getting your hands dirty!

If you’re not sure if you’ve got any salvage yards in your area, just dive into Google. You can typically find a few nearby that have at least a couple Volvos. Of course, even if your car is there, that’s not a promise that your part will be there. It’s always better to find a salvage yard with several of the vehicles you’re looking for, so you have more chances to find exactly what you need.

Many of our MVS users have also turned to the forum for help in our never-ending hunt for parts.

Forum users have already discussed junkyards in a handful of cities. Click below to go directly to the forum discussions.

There’s even more info in the MVS forum, so head on over and check it out! Our users are always picking up parts at their local salvage yard, so the forum’s a great place to get some ideas of what you can find, how to go about it, and even the Volvo celebs you might run into!

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Last Updated on November 5, 2021

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I owed my first volvo in 1994. It was 740-Turbo. Ever since i have owed 4-240 models. My last 240 i had for 18-years. It was a 1987 i brought the body out of a salvage yard for $400. The engine had a rod hanging out of the block. I just wanted the body. My brother called me from his town 50-miles away and told me he knew someone who had a wrecked 245 wagon and he only needed the left rear quarter section of the car and i could have aanything else off the car if i pulled the parts myself . So for $250. i got the engine and trans and whatever else i wanted. It was an original 132,000 mile engine and trans. So the total cost of my 240 was about $800. total ! What a deal . I drove it for 18-years and sold it because i had to many cars. Now i have a 1990-240 that i paid $200. for with another rod hanging out of the block. I purchased a low mileage motor out of texas for $650. and felt as though i had got stiffed on that motor. Well to make a long story short. It is hard for me to finf 240-parts in KANSAS anymore. Most of them have been crushed. I am hopeing there are a few volvo 240 lovers close to Wichita,KS where i can purchase some small body trim parts from. Most 240 parts are plentiful on the East and West cost and far and few here jn the midwest. I would welcome any help in this matter.

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