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

myfirstv70 · Sep 27th, 2015, 17:59

Hi Folks,
My V70 D5 is coming up to 12 years old; I've had it for 7 years and it is still, to the best of my knowledge, on it's original i.e. factory fitted battery. Every winter I think that it will be curtains for the battery but it keeps on going! My question is: have I just been lucky or is this commonplace?
Cheers,
Nobby

Father Ted · Sep 27th, 2015, 18:06

Just replaced mine.
It was 12 years old.

cheshired5 · Sep 27th, 2015, 18:44

Still original at 13 years.
I keep threatening to replace it but then I don't.

D5meister · Sep 27th, 2015, 19:00

Original on my 03 plate

myfirstv70 · Sep 27th, 2015, 19:01

I'm loathe to buy a new battery 'just in case'. I'm hoping that it will give me a little bit of warning before it dies. IMHO the colder mornings tend to find the battery's shortcomings and they start cranking somewhat slower than normal.......fingers crossed! They must be top quality to last 12-13 years, my previous record was 9 years on a VW Polo battery.

Matthews 855 T5 · Sep 27th, 2015, 19:15

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

DieselDoNicely · Sep 27th, 2015, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by myfirstv70

Hi Folks,
My V70 D5 is coming up to 12 years old; I've had it for 7 years and it is still, to the best of my knowledge, on it's original i.e. factory fitted battery. Every winter I think that it will be curtains for the battery but it keeps on going! My question is: have I just been lucky or is this commonplace?
Cheers,
Nobby

03 V70, 250K miles, same battery from new.

DDN

The Edge · Sep 27th, 2015, 20:13

my 2002 one died last year. Origional. I replaced it with a Volvo one, about £10 more expensive

Brendan W · Sep 27th, 2015, 20:24

Original 03 , 157k, still cranking like a front row forward.

Dancake · Sep 27th, 2015, 20:26

Changed my battery in the D5 which was original from 2004. Still could have got more from it, but the slow cranking was frustrating me. My old S40 1.9d still has the original battery in it after nearly 13 years, and shows no signs of getting old.

Sep 27th, 2015, 17:59	#1
myfirstv70 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lincoln	How long did your O.E. Battery last? Hi Folks, My V70 D5 is coming up to 12 years old; I've had it for 7 years and it is still, to the best of my knowledge, on it's original i.e. factory fitted battery. Every winter I think that it will be curtains for the battery but it keeps on going! My question is: have I just been lucky or is this commonplace? Cheers, Nobby

Sep 27th, 2015, 18:06	#2
Father Ted Master Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2023 20:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wirral	Just replaced mine. It was 12 years old. __________________ 2003 V70 2.4SE Auto. Gone now. 2003 XC90 D5. Auto.

Sep 27th, 2015, 18:44	#3
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	Still original at 13 years. I keep threatening to replace it but then I don't. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Sep 27th, 2015, 19:15	#6
Matthews 855 T5 Master Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 13:36 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: York	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 __________________ Get that kettle on!

Sep 27th, 2015, 20:26	#10
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	Changed my battery in the D5 which was original from 2004. Still could have got more from it, but the slow cranking was frustrating me. My old S40 1.9d still has the original battery in it after nearly 13 years, and shows no signs of getting old. __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

Sep 27th, 2015, 19:00	#4
D5meister Premier Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2024 19:13 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Huntingdon	Original on my 03 plate

Sep 27th, 2015, 19:01	#5
myfirstv70 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lincoln	I'm loathe to buy a new battery 'just in case'. I'm hoping that it will give me a little bit of warning before it dies. IMHO the colder mornings tend to find the battery's shortcomings and they start cranking somewhat slower than normal.......fingers crossed! They must be top quality to last 12-13 years, my previous record was 9 years on a VW Polo battery.

Sep 27th, 2015, 20:13	#8
The Edge Senior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 21:22 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Birmingham	my 2002 one died last year. Origional. I replaced it with a Volvo one, about £10 more expensive

Sep 27th, 2015, 20:24	#9
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	Original 03 , 157k, still cranking like a front row forward.

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