Electrics: - How long did your O.E. Battery last? - Page 2

Clan · Sep 27th, 2015, 20:38

This quality goes right back to at least the early 1970's when the Volvo battery was made by TUDOR , 15 years on a 144S we had ,and still going strong when it was sold .

Coventry · Sep 27th, 2015, 21:58

13 years and 153,000 miles for my OE battery so far. Still working well.

stuartggray · Sep 27th, 2015, 22:40

Original still perfect on my 2001 155,000 mile V70.

Tannaton · Sep 28th, 2015, 09:25

- Had to replace the original battery on my '03 XC90 when I got it last year, but the car had been stood 13 months with it flat...

- Have the original battery in my '02 C70 T5.

- My previous '00 C70 still had the original battery when I sold it in 2013.

TimS · Sep 28th, 2015, 11:41

My previous V70 (P2, Petrol) was doing fine on its original when I sold it at 11 1/2 years.

Jonny5isalive · Sep 28th, 2015, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthews 855 T5

On the 850 I get around 4 years. Current one is 3years so will probably need changing soon.

On my 53 d5 the battery was replaced in 2006 and has been there since, so 9 years.

Wonder if having it situated within the car makes them last longer as opposed to being exposed to the elements like at the front of the 850?

Matt

Seems logical, makes sense with it being encased in bodywork. Mine's still got the original one on.

The genuine Volvo batteries do seem to last and last, by all accounts.

tony209 · Oct 6th, 2015, 18:59

02 V70 166k - still with original battery. Thought it was on it's way out earlier this year but it was the alarm battery causing it to drain, we'll see what this winter brings!

VolvoS60D5SE · Oct 6th, 2015, 23:30

On mine I had it changed literally a couple of weeks ago, after I noticed it started 'coughing' on cold start. Still had the original battery from new in 2005. Since then, all has been fine with a brand new battery.

Sep 27th, 2015, 20:38	#11
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:54 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	This quality goes right back to at least the early 1970's when the Volvo battery was made by TUDOR , 15 years on a 144S we had ,and still going strong when it was sold . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Sep 27th, 2015, 22:40	#13
stuartggray StuartGray Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 14:56 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dunfermline	Original still perfect on my 2001 155,000 mile V70. __________________ Present - 2001 V70 Torslanda, Vida/Dice owner Past - 1986 740 GL Estate 4 Speed O/D 2.3l Past - 1990 740 SE Saloon 5 Speed 2.0l Past - 1991 740 GL Estate Auto 2.0l Past - 1985 240 GL Estate 5 Speed 2.3l

Sep 28th, 2015, 09:25	#14
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 00:18 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	- Had to replace the original battery on my '03 XC90 when I got it last year, but the car had been stood 13 months with it flat... - Have the original battery in my '02 C70 T5. - My previous '00 C70 still had the original battery when I sold it in 2013. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Sep 27th, 2015, 21:58	#12
Coventry Master Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 21:57 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Wales	13 years and 153,000 miles for my OE battery so far. Still working well.

Sep 28th, 2015, 11:41	#15
TimS Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 21:24 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Suffolk	My previous V70 (P2, Petrol) was doing fine on its original when I sold it at 11 1/2 years.

Oct 6th, 2015, 18:59	#17
tony209 Master Member Last Online: Aug 3rd, 2023 09:39 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Chesterfield	02 V70 166k - still with original battery. Thought it was on it's way out earlier this year but it was the alarm battery causing it to drain, we'll see what this winter brings!

Oct 6th, 2015, 23:30	#18
VolvoS60D5SE Junior Member Last Online: Nov 10th, 2015 21:12 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Devon	On mine I had it changed literally a couple of weeks ago, after I noticed it started 'coughing' on cold start. Still had the original battery from new in 2005. Since then, all has been fine with a brand new battery.

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