# Volvo C70 battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> We stock 8 batteries that fit the Volvo C70 across its 3 generations (1997-2013), from 60 to 85 Ah, with cold cranking between 540 and 800 A and prices starting at 64.95 € including VAT.

## Which battery does a Volvo C70 take?

It depends on the engine and on whether it has Start-Stop. The table shows the recommended battery for each Volvo C70 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 C70 engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 D (100 kW / 136 CV) | C70 II Convertible (2006–2013) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-ii-convertible-542/20-d-100-kw-136cv |
| 2.4 (103 kW / 140 CV) | C70 II Convertible (2006–2013) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-ii-convertible-542/24-103-kw-140cv |
| 2.4 D (120 kW / 163 CV) | C70 II Convertible (2006–2013) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-ii-convertible-542/24-d-120-kw-163cv |
| 2.4 i (125 kW / 170 CV) | C70 II Convertible (2006–2013) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-ii-convertible-542/24-i-125-kw-170cv |
| D3 (110 kW / 150 CV) | C70 II Convertible (2006–2013) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-ii-convertible-542/d3-110-kw-150cv |
| D4 (130 kW / 177 CV) | C70 II Convertible (2006–2013) | Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 80Ah | 160,45 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-ii-convertible-542/d4-130-kw-177cv |
| D5 (132 kW / 180 CV) | C70 II Convertible (2006–2013) | Varta F17 Dynamic SLI 80Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-ii-convertible-542/d5-132-kw-180cv |
| T5 (162 kW / 220 CV) | C70 II Convertible (2006–2013) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-ii-convertible-542/t5-162-kw-220cv |
| T5 (169 kW / 230 CV) | C70 II Convertible (2006–2013) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-ii-convertible-542/t5-169-kw-230cv |
| 2.0 (132 kW / 180 CV) | C70 I Convertible (1998–2005) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-i-convertible-873/20-132-kw-180cv |
| 2.0 T (120 kW / 163 CV) | C70 I Convertible (1998–2005) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-i-convertible-873/20-t-120-kw-163cv |
| 2.0 T (166 kW / 226 CV) | C70 I Convertible (1998–2005) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-i-convertible-873/20-t-166-kw-226cv |
| 2.4 (125 kW / 170 CV) | C70 I Convertible (1998–2005) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-i-convertible-873/24-125-kw-170cv |
| 2.4 T (142 kW / 193 CV) | C70 I Convertible (1998–2005) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-i-convertible-873/24-t-142-kw-193cv |
| 2.4 T (147 kW / 200 CV) | C70 I Convertible (1998–2005) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-i-convertible-873/24-t-147-kw-200cv |
| T5 (176 kW / 239 CV) | C70 I Convertible (1998–2005) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-i-convertible-873/t5-176-kw-239cv |
| T5 (180 kW / 245 CV) | C70 I Convertible (1998–2005) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-i-convertible-873/t5-180-kw-245cv |
| 2.0 (132 kW / 180 CV) | C70 I Coupe (1997–2002) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-i-coupe-872/20-132-kw-180cv |
| 2.0 T (120 kW / 163 CV) | C70 I Coupe (1997–2002) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-i-coupe-872/20-t-120-kw-163cv |
| 2.0 T (166 kW / 226 CV) | C70 I Coupe (1997–2002) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-i-coupe-872/20-t-166-kw-226cv |
| 2.4 (121 kW / 165 CV) | C70 I Coupe (1997–2002) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-i-coupe-872/24-121-kw-165cv |
| 2.4 (125 kW / 170 CV) | C70 I Coupe (1997–2002) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-i-coupe-872/24-125-kw-170cv |
| 2.4 T (142 kW / 193 CV) | C70 I Coupe (1997–2002) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-i-coupe-872/24-t-142-kw-193cv |
| T-5 (176 kW / 240 CV) | C70 I Coupe (1997–2002) | Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 60Ah | 64,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-i-coupe-872/t-5-176-kw-240cv |

## Volvo C70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 II Convertible | 2006–2013 | berlina | 22 | /gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-ii-convertible-542 |
| C70 I Convertible | 1998–2005 | berlina | 24 | /gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-i-convertible-873 |
| C70 I Coupe | 1997–2002 | coupe | 21 | /gb/car-batteries/volvo/c70-i-coupe-872 |

## Best-selling batteries for the Volvo C70

| 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 |
| 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 |
| Start-Stop battery Varta A6 Dynamic AGM 12V 80Ah 800A AGM | 12 | 80 | 800 | AGM | 160,45 | — | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a6-agm-12v-80ah-800a |
| 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 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 |

## How to know which battery your Volvo C70 takes

Easiest of all is the number plate lookup: those few characters tell us the precise variant, the engine and the original battery, so you need not check anything else.

You can also work it out yourself: find the registration date in the vehicle documents and locate it in the table. If the year overlaps two generations, the body style — hatch, estate or coupé — tells them apart.

Before ordering, inspect your existing battery: its label lists the Ah and the starting amps. The replacement must match or beat both — never fall short — and share the same size and positive terminal side.

## Start-Stop: which battery your C70 needs

If your C70 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 C70 take?
It depends on the generation and engine: there are 8 compatible batteries in total, from 60 to 85 Ah and 540 to 800 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, Car battery Varta D24 Dynamic SLI 12V 60Ah 540A. With your plate we tell you the exact one in seconds.

### How much does a Volvo C70 battery cost?
Between 64.95 € and 160.45 €, 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 C70 is?
By the registration year: C70 II Convertible (2006-2013); C70 I Convertible (1998-2005); C70 I Coupe (1997-2002). 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 do I know the battery in my Volvo C70 is worn out?
Typical signs: sluggish cranking in the cold, headlights dimming on start-up, a battery warning on the dash or electronics resetting. A workshop can check resting voltage (below 12.4 V means discharged) and cranking capacity in a minute.

### Can I fit a higher-capacity battery to my Volvo C70?
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 C70: 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/c70