S60: General - How long does a genuine Volvo Battery last? - Page 2

Bendolfc · Aug 12th, 2019, 13:09

Mine lasted about 12 years to 180K. Replaced as it was getting sluggish to start in winter.

Scooser · Aug 13th, 2019, 22:51

7 years 50k for me from new.

phil1968 · Aug 14th, 2019, 14:50

10 years. They usually die in the Winter months.

pyroloxley · Nov 22nd, 2019, 00:10

V70 D5 02 reg, changed original battery about 4 years ago, therefor lasted around 13 years. Replacement Varta battery from motor factors beginning to play up (but is now doing a lot of short 1 mile journeys back and for to work.

V50 2.0d 07 reg changed original battery at around 9 years.(But that wasn’t really a Volvo)

XC70 D5 07 reg, battery manufactured in May 2006, first charged week 21 of 2006, now beginning to play up Nov 2019 - 13 1/2 years old. Just purchased new Volvo battery from dealer cheaper than motor factors 4 years ago, ready to fit when needed. (Both 90Ahr 800A)

So - Very pleased with life of original Volvo batteries, and price of replacements.
Hope Volvo dealer replacements last similar to original fittings. (But expect that government will have forced my diesel off the road with legislation and tax long before that)

Martin Cox · Nov 22nd, 2019, 18:31

I notice I commented on this thread about 8 years ago. The V40 is long gone but I also have a 1998 V70 Tdi and in 2011, its genuine Volvo battery was just over 2 years old so didn't merit any comment at the time.

It's still on the same battery which included a period of being off the road for 8 months and then being worked very hard whilst trying to get it to start whilst setting the injection pump by trial and error after a cambelt failure in 2016.

I also have a 2008 V70 which is still on the original battery too.

My experience is far from unique and when the time comes for replacement I shall be sticking with the genuine article.

Mind you, the battery on my works Ford van fitted with stop start was absolutely fine after 5 years too.

Watchnut · Nov 23rd, 2019, 12:33

I have recently replaced the Bty on my 1999 V70, and it is only the third one been put in it...the last one went down hill over night struggling to start the car. so made the wife take my "toy" whilst i changed it.

Most bty's are guaranteed for 3 years, so to get more than that is good, getting over 6 years is great, 10 or more is fantastic

tofufi · Nov 23rd, 2019, 16:00

My parents VW Passat has just had it's third battery in 21 years. So more than 10 years from each battery isn't bad

barrybritcher · Nov 23rd, 2019, 16:46

any battery should be lasting 5years. In my experience about 10 years for volvo ones

big square car · Nov 24th, 2019, 20:34

Last car, 2009 V70, battery lasted 8 years, about 80000 miles. Then it just died

GrahamHR · Nov 24th, 2019, 22:32

The problem is not Volvo batteries (which are not made by Volvo, nor made by a mainstream manufacturer to a weird Volvo spec) .It's |Volvos charge control software. "Very smart" according to my local dealer, meaning 12.1V or less at rest voltage, "they all do it" apparently. I don't believe it !

Aug 14th, 2019, 14:50	#13
phil1968 Master Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2020 23:19 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Chatham	10 years. They usually die in the Winter months. __________________ 2008 C70 D5 SE Lux Nav Geartronic

Nov 22nd, 2019, 00:10	#14
pyroloxley Dinosaur Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 02:39 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: pontypool	V70 D5 02 reg, changed original battery about 4 years ago, therefor lasted around 13 years. Replacement Varta battery from motor factors beginning to play up (but is now doing a lot of short 1 mile journeys back and for to work. V50 2.0d 07 reg changed original battery at around 9 years.(But that wasn’t really a Volvo) XC70 D5 07 reg, battery manufactured in May 2006, first charged week 21 of 2006, now beginning to play up Nov 2019 - 13 1/2 years old. Just purchased new Volvo battery from dealer cheaper than motor factors 4 years ago, ready to fit when needed. (Both 90Ahr 800A) So - Very pleased with life of original Volvo batteries, and price of replacements. Hope Volvo dealer replacements last similar to original fittings. (But expect that government will have forced my diesel off the road with legislation and tax long before that) __________________ 2007 XC70 D5 185 auto 130k, last pre Ford influence, but half the mpg of earlier V70. 2007 V50 2.0D, Ford argh- flimsy & rusty underneath, gone. 2002 V70 D5 163 manual 140k, still in family with replacement engine (cam belt !). 1998 V50 petrol, gone.

Nov 22nd, 2019, 18:31	#15
Martin Cox VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 09:24 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hull	I notice I commented on this thread about 8 years ago. The V40 is long gone but I also have a 1998 V70 Tdi and in 2011, its genuine Volvo battery was just over 2 years old so didn't merit any comment at the time. It's still on the same battery which included a period of being off the road for 8 months and then being worked very hard whilst trying to get it to start whilst setting the injection pump by trial and error after a cambelt failure in 2016. I also have a 2008 V70 which is still on the original battery too. My experience is far from unique and when the time comes for replacement I shall be sticking with the genuine article. Mind you, the battery on my works Ford van fitted with stop start was absolutely fine after 5 years too. Last edited by Martin Cox; Nov 22nd, 2019 at 18:34. Reason: typo

Nov 23rd, 2019, 16:46	#18
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	any battery should be lasting 5years. In my experience about 10 years for volvo ones __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Aug 12th, 2019, 13:09	#11
Bendolfc Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 14:20 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Liverpool	Mine lasted about 12 years to 180K. Replaced as it was getting sluggish to start in winter.

Aug 13th, 2019, 22:51	#12
Scooser Senior Member Last Online: Jan 2nd, 2024 21:24 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kingston	7 years 50k for me from new.

Nov 23rd, 2019, 12:33	#16
Watchnut New Member Last Online: Mar 7th, 2024 15:52 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: New Forest	I have recently replaced the Bty on my 1999 V70, and it is only the third one been put in it...the last one went down hill over night struggling to start the car. so made the wife take my "toy" whilst i changed it. Most bty's are guaranteed for 3 years, so to get more than that is good, getting over 6 years is great, 10 or more is fantastic

Nov 23rd, 2019, 16:00	#17
tofufi Premier Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 07:36 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bristol	My parents VW Passat has just had it's third battery in 21 years. So more than 10 years from each battery isn't bad

Nov 24th, 2019, 20:34	#19
big square car Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:16 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: hillsborough	Last car, 2009 V70, battery lasted 8 years, about 80000 miles. Then it just died

Nov 24th, 2019, 22:32	#20
GrahamHR Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:32 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kelsall	The problem is not Volvo batteries (which are not made by Volvo, nor made by a mainstream manufacturer to a weird Volvo spec) .It's \|Volvos charge control software. "Very smart" according to my local dealer, meaning 12.1V or less at rest voltage, "they all do it" apparently. I don't believe it !

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