Battery Service Life
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The service life of the battery depends primarily on its construction, maintenance and operating conditions. The following factors may shorten the service life of the battery:
- see HIGH TEMPERATURES
- see CYCLING
- see LOW ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
- see DEEP DISCHARGING
- see INCORRECT CHARGING
- see SULFATION
- see CORROSION
- see VIBRATIONS
To maintain the best possible service life and capacity, the battery must be maintained and charged in accordance with Volvo's recommendations.