Graham,
Sorry to learn of the demise of your tintop, but the good news is it protected you.
Can't comment on replacement, the last large Volvo I drive was a 240 Estate (apart from the C30 that broke after 11 months). Still fancy one of those big old 240s
Graham, Yes I do know the feel of a Volvo 240 having once been loaned one as a courtesy car: Its full of character and so very much like a wide beamed boat, I felt I was steering on the open ocean - but of course it was along one of our Devon lanes. Tank not needed if you have one of these...