Many thanks to Baggy, James, Steve and P505DEF for responding to this thread and being helpful and supportive - I've really appreciated it!
If I can manage it I'll post a few photos of the our new purchase (can't call it a replacement... cos it just isn't).
That said it's a very tidy V70 Mk1 (2000 reg) - one owner for 22 years and loads of service history - very little in the way of issues at MOT over the years and well taken care of... mileage not too bad for age either....
Just need to find a name for it now... nothing starting 'Boaty,' mind!!