Volvo C30 was produced in the years 2006 – 2012. The following table presents information about batteries that match each of the engines available on the market.

Basic parameters of batteries suitable for Volvo C30 (2006-2012):

Layout	Terminal types	Base hold-down
0 – positive on the right side	1	B13

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Volvo C30 – petrol engines:

• 1.6
• 1.8

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 05	60 Ah 540 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 05	63 Ah 610 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB620	62 Ah 540 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Exide Premium EA640	64 Ah 640 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 027	62 Ah 550 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Supreme LS027	65 Ah 640 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic D24	60 Ah 540 A	242x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic D15	63 Ah 610 A	242x175x190 mm	More

For Volvo C30 with 1.6 or 1.8 petrol engines, we use batteries measuring 242x175x190 mm and with a capacity exceeding 59 Ah (ampere-hours). The weakest of these is the battery Varta Blue Dynamic D24 which capacity is 60 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 540 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS027 of a capacity 65Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 640 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

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Volvo C30 – petrol engines:

• 2.0
• 2.4 i
• T5

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S4 S40 08	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Bosch S5 S50 08	77 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB740	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide Premium EA770	77 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard HCB 096	76 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Premium LP096	75 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Supreme LS096	78 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic E11	74 Ah 680 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic E44	77 Ah 780 A	278x175x190 mm	More

The above three petrol engines of the Volvo C30 , namely 2.0 ,2.4 i and T5, will perform best with batteries of at least 71 Ah capacity. We recommend choosing higher-end battery models for cars with a large number of optional extras. The weakest of these is the battery Varta Blue Dynamic E11 which capacity is 74 Ah and Cold Cranking Amps is 680 A. The most powerful battery is Lucas Supreme LS096 of a capacity 78Ah and Cold Cranking Amps: 780 A. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

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Volvo C30 – diesel engines:

• 1.6 D – with Start-Stop
• 1.6 D2 – with Start-Stop

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S5 AGM S5A 08	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide AGM EK700	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Exide AGM EK720	72 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Standard AGM 096	70 Ah 720 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Halfords Advanced AGM 096	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Lucas Fusion AGM LF096	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic AGM E39	70 Ah 760 A	278x175x190 mm	More

1.6 D or 1.6 D2 engines in the Volvo C30 with Start-Stop system require the use of AGM technology batteries. Matching batteries have dimensions 278x175x190 mm. The parameters of these batteries are at least 70 Ah of a capacity and 720 A CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). The base hold-down of the above batteries is B13.

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Volvo C30 – diesel engines:

• 1.6 D
• 1.6 D2
• 2.0 D
• D3
• D4
• D5

Model	Capacity and CCA	Dimensions (LxWxH)	Price
Bosch S5 S50 11	85 Ah 800 A	315x175x190 mm	More
Exide Excell EB800	80 Ah 640 A	315x175x190 mm	More
Exide Premium EA900	90 Ah 720 A	315x175x190 mm	More
Varta Blue Dynamic F16	80 Ah 740 A	315x175x190 mm	More
Varta Silver Dynamic F19	85 Ah 800 A	315x175x190 mm	More

The Volvo C30 with diesel engines 1.6 D, 1.6 D2, 2.0 D, and the others mentioned above, should be equipped with a battery sized 315x175x190 mm, with a minimum capacity of 77 Ah. The most basic battery of this set is Exide Excell EB800 of a capacity 80Ah and 640A Cold Cranking Amps, the battery with the biggest capacity is Exide Premium EA900 of a capacity 90 Ah, having 720A Cold Cranking Amps. All of the above motors have a base hold-down B13.

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If you’re still unsure which battery fits your Volvo C30 , or if you want to help others in their selection, please send us a photo of your current battery in the comment section at the bottom of the page. You can also send the picture to contact@whatbattery.co.uk (we will place it in the comments to also help other users). Be sure to specify the car model, year, type, as well as the engine capacity and power. We’ll do our best to assist you!

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