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Well, if the movement of the lock button is accompanied by a "clunk-clunk", I'd say it's still connected. Even if not, the key-tumbler should still trip the lock, I think. Does the key turn cleanly?
Maybe one of the rivets or springs holding the latch together inside has broken? Or maybe the pin that the lock pushes on to turn the lock-latch thingy got sheared off? I guess I'd have to fall back on Rich's suggestion of warming and lubing... Or, climbing in from the passenger side.
If and when you take the panel off, you'll need some kind of V-shaped piece of metal or something to pop the bottom clips- hold onto one side of the V, slip the other under the panel. I had to remove the threshold trim and the trim around the door opening to get clearance. It's still gonna need to be "firmly coached". Volvo door panels are about the most resilient and re-attachable I've ever come across, hopefully you'll have no problems- Hell, hopefully the next time you try the door, it'll just @$#! work!
Sorry I can't be more helpful, but even observing while operating the lock on a spare door I have, I don't entirely understand how it works. :(
Good Luck,
Matt
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