VIN 3CET2S228D5160993 — 2013 Volvo (VOLV) BXXR
Recorded with Discovery Norte · USDOT 4253205
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3CET2S228D5160993 |
| Model year | 2013 |
| Make | Volvo (VOLV) |
| Model | BXXR |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | TX K062098 (Texas) |
| Inspection window | 2025-04-11 to 2026-06-25 |
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | 3CET2S228D5160993 | TX K062098 | DISCOVERY NORTE · USDOT 4253205 |
| 2025-04-11 | 3CET2S228D5160993 | TX K062098 | AUTOBUSES MARES INC · USDOT 2186250 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Discovery Norte Active
- USDOT
- 4253205
- MC
- 1729056
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Phoenix, AZ
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 28
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-06-25). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
3CET2S228D5160993 is a 2013 Volvo BXXR operated by Discovery Norte (USDOT 4253205). License plate on its inspection records: TX K062098. 2 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2013 Volvo BXXR is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3CET2S228D5160993. It is a bus built by VOLVO GROUP MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. at the SANTIAGO TEYAHUALCO, STATE OF MEXICO plant. Powertrain: D13H435 US10 engine, running on diesel.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-04-11 and 2026-06-25. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 2 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-06-25) was in Texas, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 14 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (13), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Autobuses Mares Inc (USDOT 2186250) on 2025-04-11 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Discovery Norte (USDOT 4253205) on 2026-06-25 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | VOLVO |
| Model | BXXR |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Vehicle Type | BUS NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Bus The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO GROUP MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | SANTIAGO TEYAHUALCO Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | STATE OF MEXICO |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Model | D13H435 US10 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | ⚠ High |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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