Friends tell me that I can just buy a replacement on eBay and program it myself. Is that possible? The more reputable sounding eBay dealers say I need to find out by the VIN if it is even factory installed.

Can I just go to a locksmith to have the key part cut?

Am I just better off ordering a new one through my mechanic/dealer? (It's not an actual Volvo dealership. It's called Swedish Auto and they service and sell only used Volvos and Saabs.)
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I was looking into getting a new key fob for my 2003 V70. My understanding is that you have to purchase a new key/fob PLUS let dealer have both the car and the new key to get it all programmed and sync'd up. At the one dealer I tried it was going to be close to $200 by the time it was all said and done.

If you have a good Volvo independent mechanic that has the necessary programming tools, you may get off a bit cheaper.

Thanks for the reply.

I phoned my independent garage and placed the order for key and remote. It's expensive, ~$350. They will program it for me. My husband has another master key, but the remote part is broken. I may look into replacing the remote part at a later time. He doesn't drive and doesn't feel a great need for the remote part. He opens the doors or trunk when he needs to get something out of the car or put something in it.
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When are Canadians going to revolt? Your prices reflect the Loonie when it was worth only 60 cents US. Now that the Loonie is = or greater value than the dollar, why haven't your prices reflected this????

If your husband's remote is broken due to the plastic case being dropped or run over, you could buy a new case and transfer all of the internals to the new case.

Good idea, but it's the internals that don't work. The case is fine. :(
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Klaus,
I wish I could tell you that Canadians are about to storm the barricades. Alas, they are sadly an apathetic bunch & willing to pay whatever price dealers will gouge them.
I have mounted my own personal revolt but I`m a lone cry in the wilderness. A few years ago my truck was in need of a new radiator. The local GMC dealer wanted $1500, the local Napa was asking $600. So I called a Napa dealer in Montana & was quoted $150 USD. WE drove down to MT & when I picked it up at Napa I fully expected to see "Made in China" on the box. Imagine my shock when I saw "Made in Canada"!!
Tangential to the above, are you aware that US car dealers will not sell new cars to Canadian buyers? There is no "law" but it is a pervasive policy by the automakers. Recently I saw a feature investigative program on this issue so next day I called a Montana Volvo dealer. Sure enuff, the sales rep told me they can`t sell to Canadians. However, he did say that they could be "creative" if I was interested in a new Volvo. The XC60 model we aere interested in was $17K less in Montana. That`s a significant disparity!!
Merry Xnas!
Rich