V70: Electrical - V70 D5 - alternate battery box lid (for huge battery)?

Stu B · Nov 19th, 2021, 17:14

Hi All,

As I have a spare 1 year old Yuasa YBX 5019 (100Ah) battery bought for another vehicle and no longer required, I thought I'd see if it'd fit my V70 D5 rather than the existing Yuasa 85Ah one shown here:

Two side by side:

I tend to always fit the largest battery that will squeeze into the tray... and this one does just about (also note cable tie repair on that little red lid that had snapped off the positive connector for a battery charger)

However, the front section of the battery box lid just fouls on the larger battery and won't quite close with perhaps a 1cm gap.

Does anyone know if there is an alternative part available to cope with a battery of these dimensions please? 345mm (L) x 170mm (W) x 190mm (H).

I'm aware the car can take a 190mm high battery, and indeed it would if this one were a few centimetres shorter in length, it's the height right at the front that fouls the lid.

I'd like to make use of this newer, higher capacity battery if possible then the smaller one can go on my classic car instead as it works fine anyway but the old car has none of the electronic complications the Volvo has.

Thanks
Stu

apersson850 · Nov 19th, 2021, 18:00

Try battery cover VO 31335286.

ferg55 · Nov 19th, 2021, 20:46

Ask your local Volvo dealer if there was ever an "authorities" spec battery box i.e. police / paramedic vehicles.

Tannaton · Nov 20th, 2021, 09:44

^^^^^ That - there might be a plod spec part - might be worth contacting expolicecar.co.uk they sell a lot of ex-service vehicles including V70 & XC70 Police and Ambulance responder spec. They might be kind enough to send a photo?

A few members on here also own them.

100K+ · Nov 21st, 2021, 14:02

Thank you...was going to buy a 019 type battery for my 2014 V70 D5....as I thought there was space length is 354mm and I thought I was OK.
Never thought about cover not fitting!
Dodged that bullet..
Cheers Bob.

minibull · Nov 21st, 2021, 19:05

Tayna Batteries list an 019 as standard fitment on some late V/XC70's.

minibull · Nov 21st, 2021, 19:17

Just googled the part number suggested by aperson850 and found this,see post #1107https://xc60-club.ru/xcforum/topic/3...yator/?page=56

apersson850 · Nov 22nd, 2021, 12:14

Seems to confirm I was right, doesn't it?

100K+ · Nov 22nd, 2021, 13:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by minibull

Tayna Batteries list an 019 as standard fitment on some late V/XC70's.

That was why I was going with the 019 battery,but not my 2015my V70 apparently….lol
Should have tried the 019 battery I had in my V70AWD R…

Cheers Bob

minibull · Nov 22nd, 2021, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by apersson850

Seems to confirm I was right, doesn't it?

Good find that, I'll be saving that part number for when I get a new battery.

Nov 20th, 2021, 09:44	#4
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 10:46 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	^^^^^ That - there might be a plod spec part - might be worth contacting expolicecar.co.uk they sell a lot of ex-service vehicles including V70 & XC70 Police and Ambulance responder spec. They might be kind enough to send a photo? A few members on here also own them. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Nov 21st, 2021, 19:05	#6
minibull VOC Member Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 19:52 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Bradford	Tayna Batteries list an 019 as standard fitment on some late V/XC70's. __________________ 2011 XC70 AWD SE LUX D5 Polestar Black Sapphire

Nov 21st, 2021, 19:17	#7
minibull VOC Member Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 19:52 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Bradford	Just googled the part number suggested by aperson850 and found this,see post #1107https://xc60-club.ru/xcforum/topic/3...yator/?page=56 __________________ 2011 XC70 AWD SE LUX D5 Polestar Black Sapphire

Nov 19th, 2021, 17:14	#1
Stu B Master Member Last Online: Today 16:25 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Cheshire	V70 D5 - alternate battery box lid (for huge battery)? Hi All, As I have a spare 1 year old Yuasa YBX 5019 (100Ah) battery bought for another vehicle and no longer required, I thought I'd see if it'd fit my V70 D5 rather than the existing Yuasa 85Ah one shown here: Two side by side: I tend to always fit the largest battery that will squeeze into the tray... and this one does just about (also note cable tie repair on that little red lid that had snapped off the positive connector for a battery charger) However, the front section of the battery box lid just fouls on the larger battery and won't quite close with perhaps a 1cm gap. Does anyone know if there is an alternative part available to cope with a battery of these dimensions please? 345mm (L) x 170mm (W) x 190mm (H). I'm aware the car can take a 190mm high battery, and indeed it would if this one were a few centimetres shorter in length, it's the height right at the front that fouls the lid. I'd like to make use of this newer, higher capacity battery if possible then the smaller one can go on my classic car instead as it works fine anyway but the old car has none of the electronic complications the Volvo has. Thanks Stu __________________ 2017 V60 CC D4 AWD Polestar

Nov 19th, 2021, 18:00	#2
apersson850 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Traryd View Photos By: apersson850	Try battery cover VO 31335286.

Nov 19th, 2021, 20:46	#3
ferg55 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 4th, 2023 12:54 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: oxford	Ask your local Volvo dealer if there was ever an "authorities" spec battery box i.e. police / paramedic vehicles.

Nov 21st, 2021, 14:02	#5
100K+ Premier Member Last Online: Today 16:36 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newcastle	Thank you...was going to buy a 019 type battery for my 2014 V70 D5....as I thought there was space length is 354mm and I thought I was OK. Never thought about cover not fitting! Dodged that bullet.. Cheers Bob.

Nov 22nd, 2021, 12:14	#8
apersson850 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Traryd View Photos By: apersson850	Seems to confirm I was right, doesn't it?

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