Complex sentence: It was intended to replicate the success of the Volvo B10MA and Volvo B12MA in the past, by placing the engine in the centre of the front-most section of the articulated bus to free up space in the rear and create an even weight distribution throughout the bus.
Split into simpler sentences: It was intended to replicate the success of the Volvo B10MA and Volvo B12MA in the past. Placing the engine in the centre of the front-most section of the articulated bus allows to free up space in the back and create an even weight distribution throughout the bus.