# Volvo C30 battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> Looking for a battery for your Volvo C30? Here are the 12 that fit its 1 generations (2006-2013): 9 to 88 Ah, 130 to 800 A cold cranking, from 59.10 € inc. VAT.

## Which battery does a Volvo C30 take?

It depends on the engine. Volvo C30 owners mostly buy Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah (97.80 €), Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 85Ah (97.80 €) and Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah (64.95 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

## Recommended battery for each Volvo C30 engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 D (80 kW / 109 CV) | C30 (2006–2013) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c30-533/16-d-80-kw-109cv |
| 1.6 (74 kW / 100 CV) | C30 (2006–2013) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c30-533/16-74-kw-100cv |
| 2.0 D (100 kW / 136 CV) | C30 (2006–2013) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c30-533/20-d-100-kw-136cv |
| 1.8 (92 kW / 125 CV) | C30 (2006–2013) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c30-533/18-92-kw-125cv |
| 1.8 FlexFuel (92 kW / 125 CV) | C30 (2006–2013) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c30-533/18-flexfuel-92-kw-125cv |
| 2.0 (107 kW / 145 CV) | C30 (2006–2013) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c30-533/20-107-kw-145cv |
| 2.0 FlexFuel (107 kW / 146 CV) | C30 (2006–2013) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c30-533/20-flexfuel-107-kw-146cv |
| 2.4 i (125 kW / 170 CV) | C30 (2006–2013) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c30-533/24-i-125-kw-170cv |
| D2 (84 kW / 115 CV) | C30 (2006–2013) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c30-533/d2-84-kw-115cv |
| D3 (110 kW / 150 CV) | C30 (2006–2013) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c30-533/d3-110-kw-150cv |
| D4 (130 kW / 177 CV) | C30 (2006–2013) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c30-533/d4-130-kw-177cv |
| D5 (120 kW / 163 CV) | C30 (2006–2013) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c30-533/d5-120-kw-163cv |
| D5 (132 kW / 180 CV) | C30 (2006–2013) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c30-533/d5-132-kw-180cv |
| Electric (82 kW / 112 CV) | C30 (2006–2013) | Varta E38 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 90,20 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c30-533/electric-82-kw-112cv |
| Electric (89 kW / 120 CV) | C30 (2006–2013) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c30-533/electric-89-kw-120cv |
| T5 (162 kW / 220 CV) | C30 (2006–2013) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c30-533/t5-162-kw-220cv |
| T5 (169 kW / 230 CV) | C30 (2006–2013) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 74,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c30-533/t5-169-kw-230cv |

## Volvo C30 generations

Batteries change from one generation to the next. When two share a year, the body style — or simply the plate — settles it.

| Generation | Years | Body | Batteries | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | 2006–2013 | berlina | 48 | /gb/car-batteries/volvo/c30-533 |

## Best-selling batteries for the Volvo C30

| Modelo | V | Ah | CCA (EN) | Tech | € VAT incl. | Stock | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car battery Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 680A | 12 | 74 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 74,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e11-12v-74ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 12V 77Ah 780A | 12 | 77 | 780 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 85,40 | ✓ | 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 F17 Dynamic SLI 12V 80Ah 740A | 12 | 80 | 740 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 97,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-f17-12v-80ah-740a |
| 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 |
| Car battery Varta E38 Dynamic SLI 12V 74Ah 750A | 12 | 74 | 750 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 90,20 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e38-12v-74ah-750a |
| Car battery Varta E43 Dynamic SLI 12V 72Ah 680A | 12 | 72 | 680 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 90,20 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-e43-12v-72ah-680a |
| Car battery Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 12V 85Ah 800A | 12 | 85 | 800 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 97,80 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-f18-12v-85ah-800a |
| 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 AUX9 Dynamic AUX 12V 9Ah 130A | 12 | 9 | 130 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 59,10 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-aux9-12v-9ah-130a |
| Car battery Varta F5 Dynamic SLI 12V 88Ah 740A | 12 | 88 | 740 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 138,60 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-f5-12v-88ah-740a |

## How to know which battery your Volvo C30 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.

One last check: the label on the fitted battery gives you the reference capacity and cold cranking. Match or improve those numbers, and make sure the case size and polarity suit your battery tray.

## Start-Stop: which battery your C30 needs

If your C30 has Start-Stop, the battery works far harder than usual — hundreds of restarts a day rather than a handful. That calls for EFB or AGM, depending on whether the system is basic or includes regenerative braking. A conventional battery there lasts months and can make the car switch Start-Stop off.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a Volvo C30 take?
It depends on the engine. Volvo C30 owners mostly buy Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah (97.80 €), Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 85Ah (97.80 €) and Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah (64.95 €) from us. The table shows the recommended battery for each engine with its price (VAT included) and a link to its page; with your number plate or VIN we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a Volvo C30 battery cost?
Between 59.10 € and 138.60 €, 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 C30 is?
By the registration year: C30 (2006-2013). 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.

### How long does a Volvo C30 battery last?
Four to six years in normal use. Start-Stop batteries (AGM/EFB) tend to last a little less in city driving because of the number of restarts, but they are built for that cycling. If the car sits for weeks or cranks slowly in the cold, have it tested.

### How quickly can I get a battery for my Volvo C30?
Standard delivery to mainland Spain and Portugal takes 1-2 working days; other EU countries 4-7 working days. Each product page shows the exact lead time and whether express delivery is available.

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Updated: 2026-11-09 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c30