VIN 4V4ND4UG3YN778708 — 2000 Volvo VNL
Recorded with Montana Cattle Company · USDOT 1232625
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 4V4ND4UG3YN778708 |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Make | Volvo |
| Model | VNL |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | MT 131085J (Montana) |
| Last inspected | 2025-04-08 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-08 | 4V4ND4UG3YN778708 | MT 131085J | MONTANA CATTLE COMPANY · USDOT 1232625 |
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
Montana Cattle Company Active
- USDOT
- 1232625
- MC
- 552807
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Florence, MT
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-04-08). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
4V4ND4UG3YN778708 is a 2000 Volvo VNL operated by Montana Cattle Company (USDOT 1232625). License plate on its inspection records: MT 131085J. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present. 2 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2000 Volvo VNL is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 4V4ND4UG3YN778708. It is a truck-tractor built by VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC at the NEW RIVER VALLEY DUBLIN, VIRGINIA plant. Powertrain: ISM engine, 10.8L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-04-08). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-04-08) was in Montana, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Montana Cattle Company (USDOT 1232625) on 2025-04-08 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
2 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2000 Volvo VNL platform. The most recent, 03V199000, concerns on certain trucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axle… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | VOLVO TRUCK |
| Model | VNL |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | NEW RIVER VALLEY DUBLIN Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | VIRGINIA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | ISM The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 10.8 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| 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. |
| Drive Type | 6x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
2 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.
Risk: SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FRONT AXLE HUBS. AN INTERIM NOTICE TO OWNERS WAS MAILED ON JUNE 25, 2003. FINAL OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT
Issue: CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP,AND LICENSE TAG LAMP WERE MOUNTED ON INSUFFICIENTLY RIGID MOUNTS.
Risk: IT MAY NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER OF A REARWARD APPROACHING VEHICLE TO HAVE FULL VIEW OF THE LAMPS.
Fix: DEALERS WILL ATTACH THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP, AND THE LICENSE TAP LAMP ON STIFFER BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 31, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIV
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