Battery Service Life

Fig 1: Identifying Old And Tired Battery

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

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.