VIN 3CEU3W52XS5218281 — 2025 Volvo B13R
Recorded with Los Chavez Autobuses Inc · USDOT 656482
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3CEU3W52XS5218281 |
| Model year | 2025 |
| Make | Volvo |
| Model | B13R |
| Vehicle type | MOTOR COACH |
| License plate | MX 49HA5L (MX) |
| Inspection window | 2025-06-30 to 2026-10-07 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | 3CEU3W52XS5218281 | MX 49HA5L | LOS CHAVEZ AUTOBUSES INC · USDOT 656482 |
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
Los Chavez Autobuses Inc Active
- USDOT
- 656482
- MC
- 320494
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Power units
- 16
- Drivers
- 17
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 151
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 2.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-07). 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
3CEU3W52XS5218281 is a 2025 Volvo B13R operated by Los Chavez Autobuses Inc (USDOT 656482). License plate on its inspection records: MX 49HA5L. 7 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2025 Volvo B13R is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3CEU3W52XS5218281. It is a bus built by VOLVO GROUP MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. at the SANTIAGO TEYAHUALCO, STATE OF MEXICO plant. Powertrain: D13K engine, running on diesel.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 7 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-06-30 and 2026-10-07. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 7 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2026-10-07) was in Texas, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Driver Fitness (1), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Driver Fitness covers licensing, CDL class and medical certificate requirements.
Operator history
Operated by Los Chavez Autobuses Inc (USDOT 656482) from 2025-06-30 to 2026-10-07 — 7 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | VOLVO |
| Model | B13R |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| 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 | D13K 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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