2007 XC70: think I need a new battery. How do you test/where do you buy replacements?

[Georgeandkira]

I test drove my '07 the morning after a cold snap which killed the battery.
They threw in a new Volvo battery and I felt good about that.
Now I suppose I know why.

Does anyone know if Volvo batteries are "smart"? That is to say, is there circuitry built into the thing?

[Rattnalle]

I test drove my '07 the morning after a cold snap which killed the battery.
They threw in a new Volvo battery and I felt good about that.
Now I suppose I know why.

Does anyone know if Volvo batteries are "smart"? That is to say, is there circuitry built into the thing?

No, they're just ordinary lead acid batteries of decent quality.

[abscate]

Nonsense. They are made with love that one can only taste in Swedish meatballs wrapped in bacon

[Rattnalle]

Nonsense. They are made with love that one can only taste in Swedish meatballs wrapped in bacon

In Mexico, or so it would seem for the US market as mentioned above.

Or Germany if they are the actual originals that came with the car.

[June]

Nonsense. They are made with love that one can only taste in Swedish meatballs wrapped in bacon

Don't forget served on a finely polished Sterling tray, by blond Sweedish supermodels hand feeding you... LOL June

[Durenol]

it is a Delco AGM battery

OK wait, is AGM ok to use in my car? I thought people were suggesting that it wouldn't charge right and wouldn't last that long.

[abscate]

it is a Delco AGM battery

OK wait, is AGM ok to use in my car? I thought people were suggesting that it wouldn't charge right and wouldn't last that long.

I think people have said that, but if jimmy runs them I would go with the guy who actually fixes them by the 100s...