# Volvo 340 battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> The Volvo 340 has run through 2 generations between 1990 and 1991, and we cover every one of them with 8 compatible batteries: 60 to 77 Ah, 540 to 780 A of cold cranking, from 64.80 € with VAT.

## Which battery does a Volvo 340 take?

It depends on the engine and on whether it has Start-Stop. The table shows the recommended battery for each Volvo 340 engine with its price, VAT included; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

## Recommended battery for each Volvo 340 engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 (49 kW / 67 CV) | 340-360 (1990–1991) | Varta D59 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-343-345/13-49-kw-67cv |
| 1.3 (49 kW / 67 CV) | 340-360 Saloon (1990–1991) | Varta D59 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-saloon-344/13-49-kw-67cv |
| 1.4 (46 kW / 63 CV) | 340-360 (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-343-345/14-46-kw-63cv |
| 1.4 (46 kW / 63 CV) | 340-360 Saloon (1990–1991) | Varta D59 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-saloon-344/14-46-kw-63cv |
| 1.4 (47 kW / 64 CV) | 340-360 (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-343-345/14-47-kw-64cv |
| 1.4 (50 kW / 68 CV) | 340-360 (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-343-345/14-50-kw-68cv |
| 1.4 (50 kW / 68 CV) | 340-360 Saloon (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-saloon-344/14-50-kw-68cv |
| 1.4 (51 kW / 69 CV) | 340-360 Saloon (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-saloon-344/14-51-kw-69cv |
| 1.4 (51 kW / 70 CV) | 340-360 (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-343-345/14-51-kw-70cv |
| 1.4 (52 kW / 71 CV) | 340-360 (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-343-345/14-52-kw-71cv |
| 1.4 (53 kW / 72 CV) | 340-360 Saloon (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-saloon-344/14-53-kw-72cv |
| 1.6 Diesel (40 kW / 54 CV) | 340-360 (1990–1991) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-343-345/16-diesel-40-kw-54cv |
| 1.6 Diesel (40 kW / 54 CV) | 340-360 Saloon (1990–1991) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-saloon-344/16-diesel-40-kw-54cv |
| 1.7 (59 kW / 80 CV) | 340-360 (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-343-345/17-59-kw-80cv |
| 1.7 (59 kW / 80 CV) | 340-360 Saloon (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-saloon-344/17-59-kw-80cv |
| 2.0 (65 kW / 88 CV) | 340-360 (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-343-345/20-65-kw-88cv |
| 2.0 (66 kW / 90 CV) | 340-360 Saloon (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-saloon-344/20-66-kw-90cv |
| 2.0 (68 kW / 92 CV) | 340-360 (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-343-345/20-68-kw-92cv |
| 2.0 (68 kW / 92 CV) | 340-360 Saloon (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-saloon-344/20-68-kw-92cv |
| 2.0 (70 kW / 95 CV) | 340-360 (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-343-345/20-70-kw-95cv |
| 2.0 (75 kW / 102 CV) | 340-360 Saloon (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-saloon-344/20-75-kw-102cv |
| 2.0 (77 kW / 105 CV) | 340-360 (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-343-345/20-77-kw-105cv |
| 2.0 (77 kW / 105 CV) | 340-360 Saloon (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-saloon-344/20-77-kw-105cv |
| 2.0 (80 kW / 109 CV) | 340-360 (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-343-345/20-80-kw-109cv |
| 2.0 (80 kW / 109 CV) | 340-360 Saloon (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-saloon-344/20-80-kw-109cv |
| 2.0 (81 kW / 110 CV) | 340-360 (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-343-345/20-81-kw-110cv |
| 2.0 (81 kW / 110 CV) | 340-360 Saloon (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-saloon-344/20-81-kw-110cv |
| 2.0 (82 kW / 112 CV) | 340-360 (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-343-345/20-82-kw-112cv |
| 2.0 (82 kW / 112 CV) | 340-360 Saloon (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-saloon-344/20-82-kw-112cv |
| 2.0 (83 kW / 113 CV) | 340-360 (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-343-345/20-83-kw-113cv |
| 2.0 (83 kW / 113 CV) | 340-360 Saloon (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-saloon-344/20-83-kw-113cv |
| 2.0 (85 kW / 115 CV) | 340-360 (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-343-345/20-85-kw-115cv |
| 2.0 (85 kW / 115 CV) | 340-360 Saloon (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-saloon-344/20-85-kw-115cv |
| 2.0 (87 kW / 118 CV) | 340-360 (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-343-345/20-87-kw-118cv |
| 2.0 (87 kW / 118 CV) | 340-360 Saloon (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-saloon-344/20-87-kw-118cv |
| 2.1 (90 kW / 122 CV) | 340-360 (1990–1991) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-343-345/21-90-kw-122cv |

## Volvo 340 generations

Each generation takes a different battery. If you are torn between two, check the body style or use the number plate lookup.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 340-360 | 1990–1991 | berlina | 56 | /gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-343-345 |
| 340-360 Saloon | 1990–1991 | berlina | 49 | /gb/car-batteries/volvo/340-360-saloon-344 |

## Best-selling batteries for the Volvo 340

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 72,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 83,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e44-12v-77ah-780a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 12V 70Ah 760A AGM | 12 | 70 | 760 | AGM | 122,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a7-agm-12v-70ah-760a |
| Car battery Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 64,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d24-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta D15 Dynamic SLI 12V 63Ah 610A | 12 | 63 | 610 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 81,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d15-12v-63ah-610a |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A8 Dynamic AGM 12V 60Ah 680A AGM | 12 | 60 | 680 | AGM | 107,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a8-agm-12v-60ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta D59 Dynamic SLI 12V 60Ah 540A | 12 | 60 | 540 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 64,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d59-12v-60ah-540a |
| Car battery Varta D21 Dynamic SLI 12V 61Ah 600A | 12 | 61 | 600 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 69,40 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-d21-12v-61ah-600a |

## How to know which battery your Volvo 340 takes

The real shortcut is your registration number. It settles generation, engine and factory battery in seconds — exactly where most people get it wrong when buying.

Prefer to do it manually? Check the date of first registration on your V5C and match it against the generation table above. When a year straddles two generations, the body style decides it: five-door hatch, estate or coupé.

As a final check, look at the battery currently fitted: the label shows capacity (Ah) and cold cranking amps (A). Always replace with equal or higher figures, never lower, and keep the same dimensions and terminal layout.

## Start-Stop: which battery your 340 needs

Start-Stop on the modern 340 changes the rules: the battery takes hundreds of micro-cycles daily. The correct answer is EFB for basic systems and AGM where braking energy is recovered. Dropping to a conventional battery is the most expensive mistake you can make here.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a Volvo 340 take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 8 compatible batteries in total, from 60 to 77 Ah and 540 to 780 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A, Car battery Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 12V 77Ah 780A, Start-Stop battery Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 12V 70Ah 760A AGM. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a Volvo 340 battery cost?
Between 64.80 € and 122.95 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, AGM). Start-Stop versions (AGM or EFB) sit at the top of the range because they withstand many more cycles.

### How do I know which generation my 340 is?
By the registration year: 340-360 (1990-1991); 340-360 Saloon (1990-1991). If your year falls in the overlap between two generations, tell them apart by body type (hatchback, estate or coupé) or use the plate finder, which settles it with no doubt.

### Can I replace the battery of my Volvo 340 myself?
On most versions, yes: disconnect the negative terminal first, then the positive, release the clamp and fit the new battery in reverse order. On Start-Stop models or cars with battery management (BMS), register the new battery with a diagnostic tool so the ECU adjusts charging.

### Can I fit a higher-capacity battery to my Volvo 340?
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More Ah and more cold-cranking amps do not harm the Volvo 340: the alternator charges it just the same and you gain margin in winter. Never go below the original values.

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Updated: 2026-11-13 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/340