 Leyland Bus was acquired by in a management buyout led by Ian McKinnon in January 1987, and it looked like the Tiger would continue as before.Just over 12 months later in March 1988 Volvo purchased the business, bringing the United Kingdom's two best-selling coaches, the Leyland Tiger and Volvo B10M, under common ownership.Volvo was aware that Leyland had a loyal following, and that the Tiger had a good reputation, and so the Tiger continued.