Well we finally have it!
Thanks for the help guys, we set out looking for a first gen but in the end, the low kilometers and general new-ness of the thing prevailed over a smaller turning circle and cheaper price. And I don't blame her. Easy to say I'm supremely jealous though haha.
Here is the dedicated post for it
http://ozvolvo.org/discussion/2082/mums-06-xc70-le-aka-im-jealous?new=1
Feel free to close this thread.
Thanks guys!