Battery Service Life

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

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:

• HIGH TEMPERATURES 
• CYCLING 
• LOW ELECTROLYTE LEVEL 
• DEEP DISCHARGING 
• INCORRECT CHARGING 
• SULFATION 
• CORROSION 
• VIBRATIONS 

To maintain the best possible service life and capacity, the battery must be maintained and charged in accordance with Volvo's recommendations.