V70 D5 battery choice - Page 5

davebb · Mar 31st, 2020, 09:12

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Originally Posted by HowOld

Well, this is all confusing now. The battery on my V70 (2012) D3 auto is weak, it states this when driving and will no longer perform the start/stop function so I am looking at replacing it. It is fitted with the original Volvo battery and have not priced up a like for like replacement from the main stealer as I anticipate a shock. I have been looking at Yuasa and Exide who offer replacement (CCA760 x 70ah) for about £107 with a 4 year warranty. It sounds like they are the same. Does it then matter which I chose. Also because it has a second support battery (their words), does this need changing also ? Blimey I am going wish I stayed with my Toyota Avensis at this rate.

Hi You are on the wrong year of the forum,
Dave

Kev0607 · Mar 31st, 2020, 15:16

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Originally Posted by AndyV7o

Yuasa and exide are different companies, different batteries.
Yuasa is a japanese company that had/has and almost entirely independent american division.
Yuasa america once bought one of exide's battery divisions and briefly became yuasa-exide until yuasa Japan purchased control of this division and did away with the exide name.
Exide is American.

Yuasa is still a good option... Great batteries & decent value.

AndyV7o · Mar 31st, 2020, 17:40

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Originally Posted by Kev0607

Yuasa is still a good option... Great batteries & decent value.

Yuasa are much better than Exide.

Kev0607 · Mar 31st, 2020, 22:24

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Originally Posted by AndyV7o

Yuasa are much better than Exide.

Good to know... I changed my Exide battery for a Yuasa.

Gaz2 · Apr 1st, 2020, 01:17

Keep life simple. Buy a Varta from Tayna with the correct original physical dimensions and CCA. You will have a choice of grades (warranties). Bosch and Varta are identical.

AndyV7o · Apr 1st, 2020, 08:30

Yes, Varta (bosch) are top end, my default choice.
Varta/yuasa are the No.1 batts to get. (Bosch too which are rebranded varta with a higher price)

S60D5-185 · Apr 1st, 2020, 09:36

Strange as it may seem I have always found the Volvo dealer to be very competitive on battery prices and certainly shouldn't be dismissed out of hand.

As mentioned previously, Tayna Batteries are also an excellent company to deal with.

cheshired5 · Apr 1st, 2020, 11:38

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Originally Posted by AndyV7o

Yuasa are much better than Exide.

They're pretty much the same company so not sure why there would be a difference.
Exide also have the Volvo contract and we know the genuine batteries have proven long term reliability.

marcb · Apr 1st, 2020, 11:52

An 019 OEM Volvo battery for a V70 should only be about £110 from a Volvo dealer. That's what it cost me. I think they are supplied by Varta but not sure. That's a good price for a lot of battery - never had one as large as that in a car.

I bought a Halfords battery for my son's Kia Rio a few months ago and that's performed very well. I think they are also made by Varta.

Kev0607 · Apr 1st, 2020, 11:57

Thinking about it, is there any such thing as a bad battery nowadays? (As in a brand that you shouldn't use either because of poor quality/reliability).

Apr 1st, 2020, 09:36	#47
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 16:23 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	Strange as it may seem I have always found the Volvo dealer to be very competitive on battery prices and certainly shouldn't be dismissed out of hand. As mentioned previously, Tayna Batteries are also an excellent company to deal with. __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

Apr 1st, 2020, 11:57	#50
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:17 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Thinking about it, is there any such thing as a bad battery nowadays? (As in a brand that you shouldn't use either because of poor quality/reliability). __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles

Apr 1st, 2020, 01:17	#45
Gaz2 S80 2.4 Auto Last Online: Oct 15th, 2023 11:54 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Crewe	Keep life simple. Buy a Varta from Tayna with the correct original physical dimensions and CCA. You will have a choice of grades (warranties). Bosch and Varta are identical.

Apr 1st, 2020, 08:30	#46
AndyV7o Premier Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2021 20:47 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Creswell	Yes, Varta (bosch) are top end, my default choice. Varta/yuasa are the No.1 batts to get. (Bosch too which are rebranded varta with a higher price)

Apr 1st, 2020, 11:52	#49
marcb Master Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 19:40 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London	An 019 OEM Volvo battery for a V70 should only be about £110 from a Volvo dealer. That's what it cost me. I think they are supplied by Varta but not sure. That's a good price for a lot of battery - never had one as large as that in a car. I bought a Halfords battery for my son's Kia Rio a few months ago and that's performed very well. I think they are also made by Varta.

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