12,145 customer reviewsThank you for trusting usThank you! Excellent 4.5 out of 5

Volvo 740 batteries

Car Batteries

Which battery does a Volvo take?

Based on 101 orders from Volvo owners, the best-selling batteries are battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM, Motorcycle battery Varta YTX12-4 (510909017) 12V 10Ah 170A AGM and Car battery Tudor TA1000 12V 100Ah 900A. Capacity ranges from 9 to 100 Ah depending on model and engine: confirm it by choosing your model.

Which battery each Volvo takes

For guidance: the exact battery depends on engine and year. Confirm it by choosing your version. Data from 101 real orders from Volvo owners.

What Volvo owners buy

Reviews from Volvo owners

  • ★★★★★

    «La batería es identificada a la de fabrica, según el manual original esta era la batería adecuada. La cambié sin ningún problema y funciona todo correctamente. Muy recomendable el servicio y el producto. Volveré a comprar aquí cuando lo nec»

    Daniel S. · Volvo Xc40 · Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM
  • ★★★★★

    «Sencilla de acceder, fácil de resolver, amén de Segura en su proceder.»

    Juan M. · Volvo 850 · baterias.com
  • ★★★★★

    «Sencilla de acceder, fácil de resolver, amén de Segura en su proceder.»

    Juan M. · Volvo 850 · baterias.com

The Volvo 740 has run through 2 generations between 1990 and 1992, and we cover every one of them with 9 compatible batteries: 60 to 100 Ah, 540 to 850 A of cold cranking, from 64.95 € with VAT.

  • 📅 1990–1992
  • 🚗 2 generations
  • 🔋 9 compatible batteries
  • from 64.95 €

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the generation and engine: there are 9 compatible batteries in total, from 60 to 100 Ah and 540 to 850 A of cold cranking. The best sellers for this model are Car battery Varta E11 12V 74Ah 680A, Car battery Varta E44 12V 77Ah 780A, Start-Stop battery Varta A7 12V 70Ah 760A AGM. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.
Between 64.95 € and 179.99 €, 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.
By the registration year: 740 (1990-1992); 740 Kombi (1990-1992). 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.
Yes, as long as the dimensions fit the tray and the terminal layout matches. More capacity (Ah) and more cold cranking (A) do not harm the vehicle: the alternator charges it the same and you gain margin in winter. What you must never do is go below the original figures.
Between 4 and 6 years in normal use. Start-Stop batteries (AGM/EFB) tend to last slightly less in city driving because of the number of starts, but they are designed for that cycling. If the car sits unused for weeks or you notice slow cranking in the cold, get it checked.

Best-selling batteries for the Volvo 740 · Updated 22/10/2026

  • 🚚 24h shipping
  • 🛡️ Official warranty
  • ↩️ Free 14-day returns

How to know which battery your Volvo 740 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.

Another route is the vehicle paperwork: the registration date places you in one of the generations listed. In the overlap years, body style is the detail that separates them.

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 740 needs

Start-Stop on the modern 740 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.

You may also be interested in

Loading...
Back to top