# Volvo S80 battery: what each engine takes, with prices

> We stock 16 batteries that fit the Volvo S80 across its 2 generations (1998-2016), from 9 to 100 Ah, with cold cranking between 130 and 850 A and prices starting at 59.10 € including VAT.

## Which battery does a Volvo S80 take?

It depends on the engine. Volvo S80 owners mostly buy Varta H3 Dynamic SLI 100Ah (110.95 €), Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah (83.95 €) and Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah (72.95 €) 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 S80 engine

| Engine | Generation | Recommended battery | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D5 (120 kW / 163 CV) | S80 I (1998–2008) | Varta H3 Dynamic SLI 100Ah | 110,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-i-184/d5-120-kw-163cv |
| D5 (136 kW / 185 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta H3 Dynamic SLI 100Ah | 110,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/d5-136-kw-185cv |
| 2.4 T (147 kW / 200 CV) | S80 I (1998–2008) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-i-184/24-t-147-kw-200cv |
| 2.9 (150 kW / 204 CV) | S80 I (1998–2008) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-i-184/29-150-kw-204cv |
| 1.6 D DRIVe (80 kW / 109 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/16-d-drive-80-kw-109cv |
| 1.6 DRIVe (84 kW / 114 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/16-drive-84-kw-114cv |
| 2.0 (107 kW / 146 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/20-107-kw-146cv |
| 2.0 Drive- E (180 kW / 245 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/20-drive-e-180-kw-245cv |
| 2.0 FlexFuel (107 kW / 146 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta D15 Dynamic SLI 63Ah | 81,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/20-flexfuel-107-kw-146cv |
| 2.0 T (149 kW / 203 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/20-t-149-kw-203cv |
| 2.0 TDi (100 kW / 136 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/20-tdi-100-kw-136cv |
| 2.4 D (120 kW / 163 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta H3 Dynamic SLI 100Ah | 110,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/24-d-120-kw-163cv |
| 2.4 D (129 kW / 175 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 85Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/24-d-129-kw-175cv |
| 2.5 T (147 kW / 200 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/25-t-147-kw-200cv |
| 2.5 T (170 kW / 231 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/25-t-170-kw-231cv |
| 2.5 T (183 kW / 249 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/25-t-183-kw-249cv |
| 2.5 T (187 kW / 254 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/25-t-187-kw-254cv |
| 2.5 T AWD (147 kW / 200 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/25-t-awd-147-kw-200cv |
| 2.5 T FlexFuel (147 kW / 200 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta D15 Dynamic SLI 63Ah | 81,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/25-t-flexfuel-147-kw-200cv |
| 2.5 T FlexFuel (170 kW / 231 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta D15 Dynamic SLI 63Ah | 81,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/25-t-flexfuel-170-kw-231cv |
| 3.2 (175 kW / 238 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/32-175-kw-238cv |
| 3.2 (179 kW / 243 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/32-179-kw-243cv |
| 3.2 AWD (175 kW / 238 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/32-awd-175-kw-238cv |
| 3.2 AWD (179 kW / 243 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/32-awd-179-kw-243cv |
| 3.2 Flexifuel AWD (177 kW / 241 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/32-flexifuel-awd-177-kw-241cv |
| 4.4 V8 AWD (232 kW / 316 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/44-v8-awd-232-kw-316cv |
| D2 (85 kW / 116 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/d2-85-kw-116cv |
| D3 (100 kW / 136 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/d3-100-kw-136cv |
| D3 / D4 (120 kW / 163 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/d3-d4-120-kw-163cv |
| D4 (133 kW / 181 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/d4-133-kw-181cv |
| D5 (151 kW / 205 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 85Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/d5-151-kw-205cv |
| D5 (158 kW / 215 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/d5-158-kw-215cv |
| D5 AWD (136 kW / 185 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta H3 Dynamic SLI 100Ah | 110,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/d5-awd-136-kw-185cv |
| D5 AWD (151 kW / 205 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta F18 Dynamic SLI 85Ah | 97,80 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/d5-awd-151-kw-205cv |
| D5 AWD (158 kW / 215 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/d5-awd-158-kw-215cv |
| T4 (132 kW / 180 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/t4-132-kw-180cv |
| T4F (132 kW / 180 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah | 72,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/t4f-132-kw-180cv |
| T5 (162 kW / 220 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/t5-162-kw-220cv |
| T5 (177 kW / 241 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/t5-177-kw-241cv |
| T5 (180 kW / 245 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/t5-180-kw-245cv |
| T6 AWD (210 kW / 286 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/t6-awd-210-kw-286cv |
| T6 AWD (224 kW / 305 CV) | S80 II (2006–2016) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124/t6-awd-224-kw-305cv |
| 2.0 (120 kW / 163 CV) | S80 I (1998–2008) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-i-184/20-120-kw-163cv |
| 2.0 T (132 kW / 180 CV) | S80 I (1998–2008) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-i-184/20-t-132-kw-180cv |
| 2.0 T (166 kW / 226 CV) | S80 I (1998–2008) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-i-184/20-t-166-kw-226cv |
| 2.3 R (195 kW / 265 CV) | S80 I (1998–2008) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-i-184/23-r-195-kw-265cv |
| 2.4 (103 kW / 140 CV) | S80 I (1998–2008) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-i-184/24-103-kw-140cv |
| 2.4 (125 kW / 170 CV) | S80 I (1998–2008) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-i-184/24-125-kw-170cv |
| 2.4 Bifuel (CNG) (103 kW / 140 CV) | S80 I (1998–2008) | Varta A7 Dynamic AGM 70Ah | 122,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-i-184/24-bifuel-cng-103-kw-140cv |
| 2.4 Bifuel (LPG) (103 kW / 140 CV) | S80 I (1998–2008) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-i-184/24-bifuel-lpg-103-kw-140cv |
| 2.4 D (96 kW / 131 CV) | S80 I (1998–2008) | Varta H3 Dynamic SLI 100Ah | 110,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-i-184/24-d-96-kw-131cv |
| 2.5 T (154 kW / 210 CV) | S80 I (1998–2008) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-i-184/25-t-154-kw-210cv |
| 2.5 T AWD (154 kW / 210 CV) | S80 I (1998–2008) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-i-184/25-t-awd-154-kw-210cv |
| 2.5 TDI (103 kW / 140 CV) | S80 I (1998–2008) | Varta H3 Dynamic SLI 100Ah | 110,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-i-184/25-tdi-103-kw-140cv |
| 2.9 (147 kW / 200 CV) | S80 I (1998–2008) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-i-184/29-147-kw-200cv |
| 3.0 (144 kW / 196 CV) | S80 I (1998–2008) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-i-184/30-144-kw-196cv |
| T5 AWD (147 kW / 200 CV) | S80 I (1998–2008) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-i-184/t5-awd-147-kw-200cv |
| T6 (200 kW / 272 CV) | S80 I (1998–2008) | Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah | 83,95 | https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-i-184/t6-200-kw-272cv |

## Volvo S80 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S80 II | 2006–2016 | berlina | 103 | /gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-ii-124 |
| S80 I | 1998–2008 | berlina | 39 | /gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80-i-184 |

## Best-selling batteries for the Volvo S80

| 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 H3 Dynamic SLI 12V 100Ah 830A | 12 | 100 | 830 | PLOMO/ACIDO | 110,95 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-h3-12v-100ah-830a |
| 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 |
| Start-Stop battery Varta N70 Dynamic EFB 12V 70Ah 760A EFB | 12 | 70 | 760 | EFB | 124,98 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-n70-efb-12v-70ah-760a |
| 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 A5 Dynamic AGM 12V 95Ah 850A AGM | 12 | 95 | 850 | AGM | 192,59 | ✓ | https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-a5-agm-12v-95ah-850a |
| 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 S80 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.

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 S80 needs

The later S80 generations run Start-Stop, which puts the battery through hundreds of micro-cycles a day. These cars require EFB (basic Start-Stop) or AGM (Start-Stop with regenerative braking): fitting a conventional battery instead cuts service life to a few months and the ECU may disable the function. Rule of thumb: never downgrade from the technology fitted at the factory.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which battery does a Volvo S80 take?
It depends on the engine. Volvo S80 owners mostly buy Varta H3 Dynamic SLI 100Ah (110.95 €), Varta E44 Dynamic SLI 77Ah (83.95 €) and Varta E11 Dynamic SLI 74Ah (72.95 €) 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 S80 battery cost?
Between 59.10 € and 192.59 €, VAT included, depending on capacity and technology (lead-acid, AGM, EFB). 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 S80 is?
By the registration year: S80 II (2006-2016); S80 I (1998-2008). 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 fit a higher-capacity battery to my Volvo S80?
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 S80: the alternator charges it just the same and you gain margin in winter. Never go below the original values.

### What happens if I fit a standard battery to a Volvo S80 with Start-Stop?
It lasts only a few months: Start-Stop puts the battery through hundreds of cycles a day and a conventional battery cannot cope. The ECU may also disable the automatic stop function. Always fit EFB or AGM, the same technology as the original.

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Updated: 2026-11-13 · https://baterias.com/gb/car-batteries/volvo/s80