Why doesn't the start-stop function in my car work sometimes?

My Volvo V90's start-stop facility frequently refuses to work. Is this a common fault?

Asked on 28 February 2018 by Guy Nicholson

Answered by Honest John
Yes. Depends how far you regularly drive the car to recharge the battery.
Tags: stop-start
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