VIN 3CET2S229D5160761 — 2013 Volvo (VOLV) BXXR
Recorded with Turistica Merlo Inc · USDOT 3277071
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3CET2S229D5160761 |
| Model year | 2013 |
| Make | Volvo (VOLV) |
| Model | BXXR |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | TX U43392 (Texas) |
| Inspection window | 2025-04-25 to 2026-09-19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-19 | 3CET2S229D5160761 | TX U43392 | TURISTICA MERLO INC · USDOT 3277071 |
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
Turistica Merlo Inc Active
- USDOT
- 3277071
- MC
- 1035495
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Mcallen, TX
- Power units
- 8
- Drivers
- 10
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 57
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 48.9%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-09-19). 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.What this means
3CET2S229D5160761 is a 2013 Volvo BXXR operated by Turistica Merlo Inc (USDOT 3277071). License plate on its inspection records: TX U43392. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2013 Volvo BXXR is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3CET2S229D5160761. 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-04-25 and 2026-09-19. Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 4 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 3 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-09-19) was in US, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 11 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (8), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (3). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Turistica Merlo Inc (USDOT 3277071) from 2025-04-25 to 2026-09-19 — 4 inspections, 3 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 | 8 | ⚠ High |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 3 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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