V70 D5 battery choice

BillB · Dec 7th, 2015, 12:13

My 10 year old (Volvo original) battery is getting tired (has let me down once and is 12.4v at rest today after charging with battery charger yesterday). Car is charging at just under 14v btw. Anyway, FRF Swansea will do the official V70 D5/ 2.4D battery for £96 but aren't allowed to deliver so that's out. The spec. is 800 CCA (cold cranking amps). However ECP (which I'll probably use) say the recommended battery model showing on their system is (for Bosch say) type 110 which is smaller and rated at 80aH/ 720 CCA and is £88.80. The 800 CCA Bosch model is type 019 and is £104.40. So, what to do? The smaller battery will start it, I'm sure but maybe it's wise to stick with the 800 CCA recommended one. I'd welcome your opinions on this/ what others have bought themselves and how they've performed.

cheshired5 · Dec 7th, 2015, 12:20

FRF's price is good but same issue for me so I just bought mine from my local main dealer for £120.

Your manual says 800 CCA so don't bother with anything below 800.
You buy a battery on spec first then price.

BillB · Dec 7th, 2015, 13:14

Thanks, that makes sense, I was intending to get an 800CCA but was interested to know what others have done. I believe the main dealer one is a Varta which is OK I guess but the warranty is 3 years whereas Bosch give 4 (and Duracell, newer on the scene here, give 5 years). I have had batteries fail within warranty. Regards.

cheshired5 · Dec 7th, 2015, 13:29

True, the genuine one has a 3 year warranty but as you've found, it should last not only beyond that but beyond even the longest guarantee from the alternatives.

From my research when buying mine, I'm almost certain the genuine one is a Yuasa who are part of Exide who have the Volvo contract.

It also looks suspiciously identical to the one from Volvo and can be had for £88 http://www.hardwarexpress.co.uk/017-...FeVf2wod2JMDxQ

Longhouse21 · Dec 7th, 2015, 13:53

I've used Tayna as a supplier several times in the past and always foud them to be good. Prices are comparable with post by Chesh
https://www.tayna.co.uk/G3-Varta-Blu...019-P3199.html

GrahamBrown1 · Dec 7th, 2015, 19:00

My v70s battery died luckily on the drive but on a weekend where the only place I could get one was the local tyre shop. For 80 pounds I got a banner starting bull battery, year on and it's still fine which is better than expected as it only does town runs mainly

The Edge · Dec 7th, 2015, 20:04

Get a genuine, they are not that much more expensive and will last ages.

Buy cheap buy twice

yatahaze · Sep 23rd, 2018, 13:11

Hi, could you please indicate the the battery dimensions for a V70 D5 2005 120kw 163ph?

I can 't understand if the Yuasa 353mm, Width = 175mm, Height = 190mm

would fit it

thanks

MarvinMitt · Sep 30th, 2018, 15:25

Yes the D5 battery dimensions are 353 x 175 x 190 mm.
I personally went with Bosch S5 013 battery which is also branded as Varta Silver Dynamic (same factory supplies Bosch and Varta).

AndyV7o · Sep 30th, 2018, 16:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarvinMitt

Yes the D5 battery dimensions are 353 x 175 x 190 mm.
I personally went with Bosch S5 013 battery which is also branded as Varta Silver Dynamic (same factory supplies Bosch and Varta).

Yes indeed. That factory would be Varta. Varta stick labels on their own batteries for Bosch. The Bosch cost more due to Bosch being a middle-man adding a 'handling fee', and because people perceive Bosch as being 'better'.

Dec 7th, 2015, 12:13	#1
BillB VOC Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 23:24 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bristol	V70 D5 battery choice My 10 year old (Volvo original) battery is getting tired (has let me down once and is 12.4v at rest today after charging with battery charger yesterday). Car is charging at just under 14v btw. Anyway, FRF Swansea will do the official V70 D5/ 2.4D battery for £96 but aren't allowed to deliver so that's out. The spec. is 800 CCA (cold cranking amps). However ECP (which I'll probably use) say the recommended battery model showing on their system is (for Bosch say) type 110 which is smaller and rated at 80aH/ 720 CCA and is £88.80. The 800 CCA Bosch model is type 019 and is £104.40. So, what to do? The smaller battery will start it, I'm sure but maybe it's wise to stick with the 800 CCA recommended one. I'd welcome your opinions on this/ what others have bought themselves and how they've performed. __________________ 05 V70 P2 2.4 with RICA 13 C30 2.0 R Design lux (part exchanged) 16 V40 D2 R design Nav

Dec 7th, 2015, 12:20	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	FRF's price is good but same issue for me so I just bought mine from my local main dealer for £120. Your manual says 800 CCA so don't bother with anything below 800. You buy a battery on spec first then price. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Dec 7th, 2015, 13:14	#3
BillB VOC Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 23:24 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bristol	Thanks, that makes sense, I was intending to get an 800CCA but was interested to know what others have done. I believe the main dealer one is a Varta which is OK I guess but the warranty is 3 years whereas Bosch give 4 (and Duracell, newer on the scene here, give 5 years). I have had batteries fail within warranty. Regards. __________________ 05 V70 P2 2.4 with RICA 13 C30 2.0 R Design lux (part exchanged) 16 V40 D2 R design Nav

Dec 7th, 2015, 13:29	#4
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	True, the genuine one has a 3 year warranty but as you've found, it should last not only beyond that but beyond even the longest guarantee from the alternatives. From my research when buying mine, I'm almost certain the genuine one is a Yuasa who are part of Exide who have the Volvo contract. It also looks suspiciously identical to the one from Volvo and can be had for £88 http://www.hardwarexpress.co.uk/017-...FeVf2wod2JMDxQ __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Dec 7th, 2015, 13:53	#5
Longhouse21 Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 21:53 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Warrington	I've used Tayna as a supplier several times in the past and always foud them to be good. Prices are comparable with post by Chesh https://www.tayna.co.uk/G3-Varta-Blu...019-P3199.html __________________ Current cars: 2003 V70 D5 SE (MY2004); 2012 CRV 2.0i V-TEC; Gone but not forgotten: 2001 Honda HRV; 1989 VW Polo C Mk2; 2000 Honda Civic VTi Aerodeck ; Cavalier SRi; Cavalier LX; 1971 Triumph Spitfire Mk3; 1963 Triumph Herald.

Dec 7th, 2015, 19:00	#6
GrahamBrown1 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:51 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	My v70s battery died luckily on the drive but on a weekend where the only place I could get one was the local tyre shop. For 80 pounds I got a banner starting bull battery, year on and it's still fine which is better than expected as it only does town runs mainly __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5 SE, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 VEA Oil Burner Current- 05 XC90 D5 Executive, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux

Dec 7th, 2015, 20:04	#7
The Edge Senior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 21:22 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Birmingham	Get a genuine, they are not that much more expensive and will last ages. Buy cheap buy twice

Sep 23rd, 2018, 13:11	#8
yatahaze New Member Last Online: Nov 3rd, 2018 09:38 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Pisa	Hi, could you please indicate the the battery dimensions for a V70 D5 2005 120kw 163ph? I can 't understand if the Yuasa 353mm, Width = 175mm, Height = 190mm would fit it thanks

Sep 30th, 2018, 15:25	#9
MarvinMitt Senior Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2021 21:18 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Tartu	Yes the D5 battery dimensions are 353 x 175 x 190 mm. I personally went with Bosch S5 013 battery which is also branded as Varta Silver Dynamic (same factory supplies Bosch and Varta). __________________ 2002 V70 D5

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