Here's the damage. On my last visit (4mo ago) my A/C mechanic put that dye in with the 134a recharge to trace a leak if one existed. Today the UV light shows the compressor as the source of the leak (a special investigation will follow). I've been quoted $450 in parts w/ 3hr labor. I'm expecting this to cost me $750 parts+labor (fair/unfair?) He's not charging me for another 134a refill, which seems kind but I figure he's making it up in parts/labor nicely. If this is a high quote, I'm happy to pay it cuz my mechanic is a good guy and lets me walk around the shop, etc.

I was hoping the comment on Volvo compressors being solid would ring true for me, but perhaps a high temp California life taxed my compressor.