Steve

"Tim.." <the.dotfarm@btinternetdot.com> wrote in message
news:bo87n8$m8j$1@sparta.btinternet.com...
> Unless there was some other reason why the battery was 3/4 discharged or
you
> had some other load on (igntion and hence other stuff powered up) then
your
> battery is duff. Check the water level (if poss) and recharge off the car
> over night at 3-4amps. Then have it drop tested. Bet you have a failed
cell.

Had the battery tested today - its fine.
Here's where I have to admit to forgetting that Volvos (my new used car)
automatically have the sidelights on when the ignition key is in the 'on'
position. What a plonker! Even so, I am still surprised the battery went
flat.