Originally Posted by petes_za

For what it's worth, I had slightly different experience than @Blownby . Mine is a 2010 XC70. I bought an aftermarket key on Amazon for $59 from USAREMOTE. The key looks just like the original, but does not have a Volvo logo on it. I called two dealerships -- the first said they wouldn't try it, the second said they would, but if it didn't work, I'd still have to pay for the software download (which is fine bc if it didn't work, I'd have to buy a new key from them anyways. The packaging was not from Volvo, but did have a bar code and serial number that the dealer was able to use to program it. It worked! They charged $148, so about $210 all together. Much better than the $375 they said it would be for a new Volvo key and $450-600 that independent auto locksmiths quoted me. Short take -- it's worth buyinshopping around for a dealer that will try to program it. If it doesn't work, return the $59 and get your money back.