Took a trip out this afternoon to see what could be done about the BMW's replacement and ended up at the Volvo dealership.
I took a test drive in a V60 "estate" (read reasonably generous hatchback) and was really really inpressed. The seats are the comfiest I have ever say in in a car and the refinement was excellent. Then the subject of discounts came up.
It turns out they do a rather nice deal if you're a chartered accountant (bizarre I know) which amounted to about £6k off the list price - which is about what online comparisons would give you, 3yrs/54k free servicing, free metallic paint, free extended warranty to 5yrs/100k.
I haven't signed on the dotted line yet but tbh I think it's more or less a foregone conclusion
Also saves. 50page thread discussing the options
PS. I did some working out and even driving nearly 30k a year, the tax on company cars is just too draconian.