Collection: Used Volvo Transmissions For Sale

Browse Volvo Transmissions by Year

Year-specific pages coming online weekly — text us your VIN and we will match you to the right Volvo transmission from our verified inventory today.

Volvo Transmissions We Cover

Real transmissions from our warehouse, VIN-matched and ready to ship. Volvo does not build its own automatics — the entire modern lineup uses Aisin-sourced units (TF-80SC, AWF8F35, AW55-50) with Volvo-specific TCM calibration. The M-series manuals are Volvo's own, and the MPS6 Powershift DCT is shared with Ford's DPS6.

Aisin TF-80SC 6-Speed (Geartronic)

S60, V70, XC60, XC70, XC90 (mid-2000s to mid-2010s). Workhorse Volvo Geartronic transverse 6-speed — highest demand in our inventory.

Aisin AWF8F35 8-Speed (Drive-E)

S60, V60, XC60, XC90, S90 (2015+). Modern 8-speed paired with Drive-E T5/T6/T8 powertrains — hybrid T8 has integrated ISG.

MPS6 / Powershift 6-Speed DCT

C30, C70, S40, V50 (Ford C1-platform). Volvo's only dual-clutch — shared with Ford's DPS6. Dry-clutch, known TCM/clutch pack issues.

Aisin AW55-50/51SN 5-Speed

S60, V70, S80 (early-to-mid 2000s). Predecessor to TF-80SC — wide model coverage, parts-rich.

Volvo M66 6-Speed Manual

S40, V50, C30, C70, S60 manual variants. Transverse 6-speed manual — Volvo's modern manual gearbox.

Volvo M56 / M58 5-Speed Manual

850, S70, V70, S40 first-gen (1990s–early-2000s). Classic transverse 5-speed manual — M58 is heavy-duty variant.

Haldex AWD Coupling / AOC

XC60, XC70, XC90, S60 AWD. Electronically-controlled AWD clutch-pack (Gen 1-5) — separate from transmission, must match generation.

6-Speed Manual AWD

S40 T5 AWD, V50 T5 AWD. Manual transaxle with integrated AWD output — rare enthusiast combination.

AW70 / AW71 4-Speed (RWD Classic)

240, 740, 940 (1980s–1990s). RWD longitudinal 4-speed automatic — robust legacy Aisin unit, restoration favorite.

Volvo M90 5-Speed Manual (R-Series)

850 T5-R, S70 R, V70 R (high-output applications). Heavy-duty 5-speed manual — paired with B5234T R-series engine, collector demand.

Volvo Legacy Transmissions

Vintage M-series manuals and earlier automatic units for classic 200/700/900 restorations — inventory varies, call for availability.

More Volvo Transmissions

Plus Polestar-tuned variants, Recharge PHEV eCVT, XC40 P3 platform 7-DCT, and special-order requests — text us your VIN.

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Why Buy a Used Volvo Transmission from Auto Power Source

Volvo does not build its own automatic transmissions — the entire modern automatic lineup is sourced from Aisin. The TF-80SC 6-speed powers S60, V70, XC60, XC70 and XC90 through the mid-2010s; the AWF8F35 8-speed came in with the Drive-E platform in 2015 and pairs with T5, T6, and T8 powertrains; the older AW55-50 and AW55-51SN 5-speed served S60, V70 and S80 through the early-to-mid 2000s. Each of these has Volvo-specific TCM calibration — an Aisin TF-80SC pulled from a Ford Freestyle will not run correctly in an XC60 without calibration work. The manual side (M56, M58, M66, M90) is genuinely Volvo, and the MPS6 Powershift dual-clutch is shared with Ford's notorious DPS6.

Every Volvo transmission we sell has been pulled from a low-mileage donor vehicle, cataloged by VIN, and held in our climate-controlled warehouse. Each unit goes through our six-step inspection: VIN-matching against the donor and against your car, ASE Shift-Testing through all gears, noise & smoke verification, full visual inspection of the case, valve body and pan, multi-angle photography for your approval, and palletized freight shipping. MPS6 Powershift units get an additional clutch pack and TCM inspection — the dry-clutch design and Ford-shared TCM make this the most trouble-prone unit in the Volvo catalog. Rejected units never reach the buyer.

You pay a fraction of dealer-new pricing for the same Volvo engineering, ship free on a heavy-duty pallet anywhere in the continental U.S., and you have 30 days from delivery to return for any reason — no restocking fees. Up to a 3-year warranty covers you if anything goes wrong after install, and our six-step inspection has held our fitment-related return rate at 0% across 100,000+ shipments.

Your Volvo Transmission Options: Compared

Most Volvo owners face four real choices when their transmission fails:

Tested used OEM hits the sweet spot — same engineering as new, fraction of the cost.

Volvo Transmission Buying Guide

Volvo's transmission story is really an Aisin story: three generations of Aisin transverse automatics on the FWD/AWD platforms, plus Volvo's own M-series manuals and the Ford-shared MPS6 Powershift. Five things to verify before buying a used Volvo transmission:

1. Match the Aisin generation exactly — TF-80SC / AWF8F35 / AW55-50 are three different units. The AW55-50/51SN 5-speed (early-to-mid 2000s) is not interchangeable with the TF-80SC 6-speed (mid-2000s through mid-2010s), and neither is compatible with the AWF8F35 8-speed (Drive-E, 2015+). Case, bellhousing, torque converter, and TCM connector are all different across generations.
2. MPS6 Powershift — verify condition and TCM revision. The MPS6 in Volvo C30/C70/S40/V50 is essentially Ford's DPS6 dual-clutch with Volvo TCM calibration. Both had documented dry-clutch and TCM issues resulting in class-action settlements at Ford. Ask about prior clutch pack service and TCM software revision before ordering.
3. FWD vs AWD is a two-part question on Volvo. AWD Volvos use the Aisin transaxle for gear-changing PLUS a separate Haldex coupling (also called AOC, All-wheel-drive Output Coupling) at the rear axle. The transaxle and the Haldex are ordered separately. Haldex generation matters: Gen 4 (pre-2015) and Gen 5 (2015+ SPA platform) are not cross-compatible.
4. M-series manual generations are not interchangeable. M56/M58 (5-speed) served the 850, S70, first-gen V70 and first-gen S40; M66 (6-speed) is the modern unit for S40/V50/C30/C70/S60 manual variants; M90 is the R-series 5-speed only paired with the B5234T high-output engine in 850 T5-R, S70 R and V70 R.
5. Drive-E T8 Hybrid is a matched-set order. The AWF8F35 in a T8 Twin Engine PHEV pairs with an integrated crankshaft-mounted ISG and a separate rear-axle electric motor. A T8 AWF8F35 pulled from an XC60 T8 is not the same order as a T6 or T5 AWF8F35 — the hybrid version has different housing, different sensors, and different TCM. Confirm T5/T6/T8 before ordering.

Our ASE-certified technicians verify every one of these points against your VIN before any transmission ships.

Learn More: Volvo Transmission Guides

Practical guides from our team — how to install a used Volvo transmission, what to check on delivery, and what really matters when buying online.

APS Preinstallation Guide

Step-by-step guide to properly installing a used transmission — what to inspect, prep, and torque before first start.

Post-Install Maintenance Checklist

Keep your used transmission running like new — the break-in period, fluid intervals, and warning signs to watch for.

5 Things to Know Before Buying

Warranty terms, VIN matching, mileage, testing, return policy — the checklist every buyer should run through.

After Delivery: Inspection Guide

What to check the moment your transmission arrives — freight damage, matching numbers, and what to photograph.

Frequently Asked Questions

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