Volvo XC70 battery replacement every five years. Done!

[@norbital]

I have a V60.. But the battery reset procedure without any tools is this and I've used it a few times and confirmed with VIDA it works 1 - Turn lights on 2 - Press rear fog lights button 6 times 3 - Press hazards 3 times 4 - Battery indicator should Flash and then go out There is a KZbin video showing this. But I find the text instructions quicker to understand

[@nme700]

Why not recharge the battery using a CTEK charger? Can keep all your car batteries in top condition.

[@monkehbitch]

My battery on my D5 XC70 is nearly 12 years old. It's original. I trickle charge it if I don't use the car for weeks, it hasn't got weak or doesn't struggle in cold.

[@alouisschafer7212]

My 2007 V70 has the battery in the trunk and I believe thats the superior placement for a lead acid battery. The key word being temperature. The battery is in a more stable environment back there. Also zero corrosion on the contacts. The last one was an off brand cheapo and it lasted 8 years until failure according to manufactured date.

[@samthecat2700]

I also have a 2007 V70. Replacing the battery was easy.

[@GwenGreenberg]

Just did my 2015 today. Mine did not have the long bolt holding the clamp and the battery box was very tight. Access was very difficult until I figured out that the front of the battery box was a removable panel. Costco had a good AGM battery under $200.

[@fletcherwdavis]

My wife and I watched this video last night and was able to change our battery out this morning, at the auto parts store in the mountains of Colorado, in about 10 minutes. Thanks for the most excellent tutorial!

[@ser.naz.]

Aug 2023 ?

[@davidgold5961]

0:03 I had a 2008 Volvo XC70 with all-wheel-drive and a 3.2 Litre in-line six non-turbo. When I replaced my battery, there was extra length in the battery compartment, so I did some research and picked out an AGM battery that was long enough to fill up the entire compartment so I had more capacity. Have you looked into this? Thanks!

[@oldschoolgamer5932]

My XC60 2010 T6 got the exact engine layout, used many of your videos, thanks for all the videos!

[@SterlingSigurdsen]

You know batteries are only made by a few companies? Walmart sells one of the best batteries and it's a glass mat battery.

[@MartinFnGolej]

Observation. i replaced battery on my XC70 09 after it suddenly died on me, and i was confused as to why there is only one mounting bracket, but i see that you also have only one (the bracket down by the side of battery) seeing you also only have one, i guess thats good enough :) Second thing, i am noticing, my battery is flipped 180 compared to yours, i have the connectors on the the inwards side, towards the engine, red cable connecting in front, black in the back. Length of my cables doesnt suggest it could be flipped other way around, even the vent connector is on the back, interesting how they flipped it around at some point. This weekend i will be attempting to diagnose/fix messed up drivers power window. Doesnt close entirely down (stays sticking out of the door about 5cm but can be easily pushed down, then it doesnt close up entirely, stops about 10cm off top, and moves by another 5cm on aditional button press, twice to close completely) cant wait to go trough the hassle of taking the door pannels apart :)

[@Cornetto616]

Doesn't the volvo have a second 12v battery hidden somewhere that might also age or do i remember incorrectly? (nevermind: i think it's only newer models with telemetrics and mobile connection)

[@williamdrijver4141]

Only some models / engines with a manual transmission if I recall correctly.

[@GymChess]

Start/stop function uses 2 batteries. The 2nd one is placed under the wipers I believe.

[@SteffeL2]

Changed mine to a 95Ah AGM ~7-8 years ago, seems to hold up well so far (probably about 150000km so far). All I do is charge it from time to time during the winter, and maybe a few times during the summer. I do cover more miles than you though, which keeps the battery charged and healthy. But as usual, an informative and good video 😁

[@SlimTortoise]

I think I would have done a clean of the battery bay.

[@volvosweden]

Could have. But i was only dust

[@williamdrijver4141]

99% of EVs still use such an old fashioned 12V battery. In most cars the battery still is the number one cause of problems / brakedowns. Although according to JD Power now software and doorhandles are even more problematic. "Progress" 🙂

[@alouisschafer7212]

"old fashioned 12V battery." They are cheap, safe and reliable thats the key reason why they are used in so many places. They can deliver A LOT of current too. Also 12v, 24v are such standardized voltages it would be more wotk to re-engineer systems towards lithium batteries. Long term LiFePo will tahe over though.

[@TazzUK]

If we get to live to the date :D :D :D cracked me up that one :) Great videos as always

[@volvosweden]

Tough times we live in. I am trying my best to avoid politics on my channel and have only positive for people that watch Volvo content.

[@summerjunk929]

Yeah I enjoyed that comment too. Convid woke me up.

[@bjkper]

Your video was really well made. All details needed explained and nothing else. Just the way a viewer wants this kind of video.

[@volvosweden]

Thx my friend

[@andrebarberis3244]

Hi Thanks for great channel, always great to watch. My battery on my 2006 XC90 2,5 AWD. Is 9months away from five years old. Even though I drive it very seldom . Would I need to change it anyway.

[@mf-mr2by]

いつも勉強になっています。ありがとう御座います。私は2010年モデルxc70を大切に乗っています。

[@phitanvo4767]

Same 30772221 battery on my S40 and I think it shows some signs of weakness after 7 years (2016-2023) and some -25 Celcius in Quebec. Since I'm working at home, I don't have to worry too much about the age, but I do have a new replacement in my basement!

[@MrStanislast]

Good job, just changed the two batteries on my S&S 2012 S80 last week as well. My main battery dated back to oct. 2019 and was stuck to a SoC of 63%. My secondary battery was from 2012, toasted. I discovered an unprotected pass through behind it allowing me to finally wire my OEM front wide angle camera. I would recommend to anyone owing a P3 to check whether they have unprotected holes behind the secondary battery as my yellow interior insulant behind was pretty dark compared to other locations. I would see mold developing easily on humid climates if left open like that. The job is admittedly easier when you did not mount the S60 R Design strut brace. Now, I won't make the same mistakes, I will keep them charged using my Ctek charger all the time. Adding equipments such as dashcam and CarPlay module for Sensus does not help. The latter fires up each time I start the car now, so that solves another issue! And I was able to get rid of an Airbag message on the dome light panel as well. So many benefits from just changing the batteries.

[@sjurkt]

Hi like yours videos and your car. And what's volvoname of leather color on car? Just a bit curios if new battery from volvo was 100% charged if so what was voltage or did u have to fully charge it yourself bf installation?

[@bernardaflores1720]

The Volvo batter on my wife's car is from 2013. I do adjust the acid level and recharge it fully w/ a trickle charger 1-2 times per year.

[@bastian_anibal]

Is that a Bensin(Gas) Xc70? Cause i gonna buy a Xc70 with Diesel motor and the batteries are bigger then that one? Maybe im wrong? 🤔

[@volvosweden]

Check with dealer for confirmation for your car. Yes mine is Gas

[@bastian_anibal]

@@volvosweden ah i tought so😃 for the moment i have a s60 2002 and batteri size is around 24x17x19cm. I Will upload clips of it once its bought, its my first kombi car and so excited 😆🙏🏽 Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@thejoyoffix4720]

The battery in my 850 would die every four years. This was due to it being exposed to the heat of the engine and the cold outside temperature in winter. On my V70 P2 the battery was in the rear and protected from the extremes of temperature change and it lasted 13 years. I still have it on the floor of my garage to power the occasional 12v tool.

[@glynjones2540]

My previous Ford Focus still had its original factory battery working fine when I sold it at 11 years old. The battery on my present Focus failed at 2 years and had to be replaced under warranty. Luck of the draw!

[@allatkalich2576]

Well done.

[@istvan6264]

Én személy szerint a negatív( test) kezdeném, nem tesz jót az elektronikának ha nincs test

[@patrickjames1080]

Phoenix our batteries last 2-3 years - trade off I guess for no rust

[@fragileblur]

Thank you for posting this. It was a big help

[@posipaca]

Моя батарейка сдохла во время декодирования CEM через Vdash 😂Оказалось что ей уже было 7 лет... Кстати, сколько ты заплатил дилеру за полстар? И что и твоему мнению лучше сказалось на ездовых характеристиках авто илм работе двигателя/коробки?

[@evgenykosourov5958]

Поищи на канале тут. Юра делал видео про полстар

[@posipaca]

​@@evgenykosourov5958 Юра то делал видео, но цены он там не озвучивал.

[@volvosweden]

Мне сделали скидку. 900 Канадских доларов @@posipaca

[@focus678]

5 year interval. Durable battery.

[@posipaca]

Mine last up to 7 years 😮

[@volvosweden]

Definelely could have waited until it dies.@@posipaca

[@WestfieldFreshAir]

I always grease the battery terminals to prevent any corrosion.

[@volvosweden]

Had zero issues with terminals as long as I own this Volvo. But it will not hurt for sure

[@Mac4280]

Love your videos. Thx

[@SterlingSigurdsen]

Hi, have a quick question about brakes and transmission. Yesterday I took my brakes to be done by a local guy and instead of pulling the slider pins, he took the two bolts out of the top that holds the caliper together to replace the pads and rotors. He put it back together, but I tried to tell him that’s not how you remove the brake caliper. Should I be concern now? Brakes seem fine, but wonder if I should look for something. Second question is noticed some fluid around the drive shaft coming out of the driver’s side of the transmission. Lower part of transmission housing looked like it had fluid on it, and some on the drive shaft. Does that mean I have a seal leaking?

[@volvosweden]

Ideally you want to check the slider pins. But it’s not the end of the world. Most likely seals are leaking. What mileage?

[@SterlingSigurdsen]

@@volvosweden 162,523 miles

[@volvosweden]

@SterlingSigurdsen oh yes.at Thai mileage seals will leak

[@SterlingSigurdsen]

@@volvosweden damn okay. sure that's a mission to fix. wonder what that will cost me.

[@ser.naz.]

Hi

[@maciekcicho.4269]

Can you tell me where you bought a new Volvo battery? to your car?🙂🙂🙂

[@GymChess]

Listen one more time and you’ll hear him say it in the video.

[@volvosweden]

Volvo dealer

[@jeffgroves4533]

Was the original battery actually dying or did you replace it for fun?

[@volvosweden]

I guess for fun. I replace every 5 years

[@jeffgroves4533]

@@volvoswedensmart! Less risk of running into a dead battery.

[@volvosweden]

@jeffgroves4533 we get here -35 nights and I know many people that one morning the car would not start at these extreme temps. So 5 year mark is decent to make sure I am not one of them.

[@jeffgroves4533]

@@volvosweden that’s very true, not as cold here in Ontario. We keep our 2011 XC70 with 340,000km in the garage!

[@volvosweden]

@jeffgroves4533 I hear around so many XC70 with such high mileage and it gives me confidence in my T6 ;) I had last week a Ukrainian guy come over for help with not working AWD on his XC70 which has 495,000km. Insane!

[@fiodor991]

I thought Volvo are reliable cars. But yours have replaced almost everything !!!!

[@GymChess]

The car itself hasn’t replaced any parts. He himself chooses to replace parts, often times for the heck of it. Ohher times he shows how things are done, etc. What’s the matter with people…

[@volvosweden]

Thx for correct reply. The XC70 is in great shape thx for my carefull use and maintanace. It also drives beautifull. @@GymChess

[@mcdonaldsfreewifi2100]

Volvos supplier do make pretty damn good batteries I am a Chrysler tech and the supplier that makes our batteries for cars on the assembly line are the absolute worst. Occasionally you get a brand new car that will sit on the sales lot for about a week and already the battery will be flat. Meanwhile I used to have a 2013 s60 that made it to 150k miles until the motor died but It still had the original battery and I never had to jumpstart that car ever.

[@GymChess]

If it died at 150K the battery was the least of your issues.