Concern on start up

tompip · Oct 29th, 2017, 14:21

Hi
Went to start a he car this morning and for the first time the car seemed as if it wasn’t going to start, but it did but the start up seemed to struggle a bit
Is this the battery?

Rooster · Oct 29th, 2017, 14:27

What sort of miles has the car done??

Does it get used for short journeys??

Do you know if its the original battery??

Have you had any previous "battery low" warnings??

tompip · Oct 29th, 2017, 14:33

Cars done 93000, original battery do daily weekday journeys of 40 mile round trip but shorter on the weekend

tompip · Oct 29th, 2017, 14:34

No battery low warnings

Tannaton · Oct 29th, 2017, 18:16

The thing to look out for is the speed of cranking of the engine whilst starting on the starter motor. If it seemed slower, then it's maybe time for a new battery. If not then should be okay. A lot of places will test batteries f.o.c. but usually oversell new ones - even the common breakdown companies (AA, RAC).

Volvo batteries usually last 8 years plus and I think they actually last longer in higher mileage, more frequently used cars than those left standing for a few days at a time.

If you do need a new battery - the dealer is a good place to go, genuine Volvo batteries are surprisingly affordable and you are guaranteed to get the right one. Expect to may maybe 20-30% more than the cheapest from your local motor factors but if you are keeping the car a while it is worth it.

AndyJudge · Oct 31st, 2017, 21:06

Just got my XC60 back from service & as part of it ran a battery health check.

My battery at 5yrs old failed the test on the 1st stage (recharge performance) so is on it's last legs.

tompip · Oct 31st, 2017, 22:28

i was told approximately a year ago that my battery needed replacing as it was low, i challenged this with the steeler dealer and the person no longer works there but my battery still goes

NigelDay · Nov 1st, 2017, 10:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by tompip

i was told approximately a year ago that my battery needed replacing as it was low, i challenged this with the steeler dealer and the person no longer works there but my battery still goes

As you can read, Andy used another dealer to avoid the 'North East' monopoly, as do I.
https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=274494

Oct 29th, 2017, 14:21	#1
tompip Senior Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2022 19:00 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: northumberland	Concern on start up Hi Went to start a he car this morning and for the first time the car seemed as if it wasn’t going to start, but it did but the start up seemed to struggle a bit Is this the battery? __________________ 2011 XC60 Sapphire Black R Design D5 AWD, manual, winter pack, NAV, privacy glass, 18" Ixion wheels.

Oct 29th, 2017, 14:27	#2
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	What sort of miles has the car done?? Does it get used for short journeys?? Do you know if its the original battery?? Have you had any previous "battery low" warnings?? __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Oct 29th, 2017, 14:33	#3
tompip Senior Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2022 19:00 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: northumberland	Concerns Cars done 93000, original battery do daily weekday journeys of 40 mile round trip but shorter on the weekend __________________ 2011 XC60 Sapphire Black R Design D5 AWD, manual, winter pack, NAV, privacy glass, 18" Ixion wheels.

Oct 29th, 2017, 14:34	#4
tompip Senior Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2022 19:00 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: northumberland	Concerns No battery low warnings __________________ 2011 XC60 Sapphire Black R Design D5 AWD, manual, winter pack, NAV, privacy glass, 18" Ixion wheels.

Oct 29th, 2017, 18:16	#5
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 17:49 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	The thing to look out for is the speed of cranking of the engine whilst starting on the starter motor. If it seemed slower, then it's maybe time for a new battery. If not then should be okay. A lot of places will test batteries f.o.c. but usually oversell new ones - even the common breakdown companies (AA, RAC). Volvo batteries usually last 8 years plus and I think they actually last longer in higher mileage, more frequently used cars than those left standing for a few days at a time. If you do need a new battery - the dealer is a good place to go, genuine Volvo batteries are surprisingly affordable and you are guaranteed to get the right one. Expect to may maybe 20-30% more than the cheapest from your local motor factors but if you are keeping the car a while it is worth it. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Oct 31st, 2017, 21:06	#6
AndyJudge Premier Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hebburn	Just got my XC60 back from service & as part of it ran a battery health check. My battery at 5yrs old failed the test on the 1st stage (recharge performance) so is on it's last legs. __________________ Current 2015 XC60 D5 AWD - Caspian Blue Previous 2012 XC60 D5 AWD - Seashell Metallic Previous 2005 S60 D5 Geartronic - Gunmetal Previous 2001 C70 T5 GT Auto Convertible - Saffron Previous 1999 S40 XS - Silver

Oct 31st, 2017, 22:28	#7
tompip Senior Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2022 19:00 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: northumberland	battery i was told approximately a year ago that my battery needed replacing as it was low, i challenged this with the steeler dealer and the person no longer works there but my battery still goes __________________ 2011 XC60 Sapphire Black R Design D5 AWD, manual, winter pack, NAV, privacy glass, 18" Ixion wheels.

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